darrencriss: Zorro, Dr. Strange, Harry Dunne, Todd Alquist, and Jesus Christ… pretty incredible company to keep. Humbled by your talent, @antoniobanderasoficial, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Plemons, @johnlegend. I’m such a fan. Congrats!
What an honor, @televisionacad. Thank you so much. Truly. Wow. And a huge congrats to my fellow cast and crew of @americancrimestoryfx! @mrrpmurphy does it again!
This isn’t just about LGBTQ-specific media being left out of movies representing its own community. Black journalists and critics recently started a discussion about being left out of Black Panther press opportunities, with entertainment journalist Jaleesa Lashay asking Sterling K. Brown about publicists ignoring black reporters when it comes to access to and for black-related TV and film actors and projects.
“Are you aware,“ she asked, "of the disparities between the opportunities given to black journalists in comparison to our white counterparts? And do you think there’s any plan in Hollywood to make sure that the media room starts to reflect the diversity that we’re beginning to see in the industry?”
A similar scenario happened, too, when a Filipina reporter, Yong Chavez, shared with Darren Criss that she wasn’t able to get access to him despite his playing a Filipino character in American Crime Story. In response, Criss emailed his publicist from her phone, requesting they set something up.
Just how "aware” are stars, writers, or directors? Probably not very. Brown’s response to the reporter signaled this.
sojannelle: On #sojannelle TODAY – @darrencriss talks about working on #americancrimestory #assassinationofgianniversace @americancrimestoryfx and how awesome co-star @jonjonbriones is! – 3:55p Pacific / 6:55p Eastern on TFC #sohollywood #hollywood
Image of Edgar Ramirez, Penelope Cruz, Ricky Martin, and Darren Criss presenting onstage during the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. | Source
yongchavez: When I told #DarrenCriss that I couldn’t cover/was declined creds to premiere of ACS:Versace w/c stars & tells struggles of a Fil-Am family seldom seen on TV, he took my phone & emailed the publicists. #speechless #PinoyPride @AsiansInHollywd @CAPEUSA
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