Jada Pinkett Smith Reacts To Tiffany Haddish's Golden Globe Snub On Twitter
By Isha Thorpe
December 12, 2017
On Monday (Dec. 11), the Golden Globes nominations were announced. Many stars received recognition for their hard work in newly released projects within the past year. However, comedian Tiffany Haddish wasn't one of them.
The funny lady was arguably the breakout star in 2017's Girls Trip. Alongside other industry vets like Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and Queen Latifah; Haddish completely stole the show and everyone who watched the movie enjoyed seeing the star show why she was perfect for the role.
Unfortunately, the Golden Globes didn't think Haddish deserved a nomination. So, her Girls Trip co-star Smith reacted to the snub on social media. In a bold, yet held-back response, Smith tweeted, “I have so much to say on why @TiffanyHaddish was not nominated for a Globe. But I won’t.” Then, the actress decided she couldn't hold back...
I have so much to say on why @TiffanyHaddish was not nominated for a Globe... but I won't 🤐
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 11, 2017
Actually I will... here we go...
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
I'm not upset about @TiffanyHaddish or @GirlsTripMovie not getting a nom... I'm discouraged about the fact that the Hollywood Foreign Press/@goldenglobes wouldn't even WATCH the movie.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
Girls Trip was one of the most successful films this summer & Tiff was hands down the funniest person on screen in 2017 and we couldn't get eyes on the film or a press conference. How could a nom happen & how much more critical acclaim must a movie have to simply get a screening?
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
But yet... Tiff has been asked to present at their ceremony. This isn't about shaming, this is about the need for discussion of an antiquated system.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
Hollywood has systems in place that must learn to expand its concepts of race, gender equality and inclusion in regard to its perceptions of art across the board.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
The fact that the brilliance of @TheBigSickMovie went unnoticed and the fact that one of the most prolific films of the year, @GetOutMovie, is considered a comedy... illuminates the depths of the sunken place... for real.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
Since the movie was released, Haddish has gone on to star in JAY-Z's "Moonlight" video, become the first African-American female comedian to host "Saturday Night Live;" release her memoir, The Last Black Unicorn, to great reviews; and more. 2017 is still Haddish's year! Congrats to her on all of her recent successes, nonetheless. There's a lot more to come.
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