2 Oscar-Winning Actors Criticized: Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone “Snatch the Trophy,” Ignoring Asian Colleagues?
Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are facing backlash after the 96th Oscar ceremony for actions perceived as disrespectful towards their Asian colleagues. Both recently achieved remarkable wins: Downey Jr. received the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in Oppenheimer, while Emma Stone took home the Best Actress award for her performance in Poor Things.
Outrageous Actions
The incident occurred when Jonathan Kirwan presented the award to Robert Downey Jr. On stage, as he accepted the trophy, the actor not only ignored the congratulatory remarks but also seemed dismissive towards Jonathan, focusing solely on other colleagues. This behavior led many to believe that Downey Jr. was “snatching the trophy” and displayed a lack of respect.
Emma Stone was also criticized for only interacting with Jennifer Lawrence and failing to thank Michelle Yeoh, who presented her with an Oscar last year. Furthermore, Jennifer Lawrence “snatched the trophy” from Michelle Yeoh to hand it to Emma, intensifying the situation.
Public Outrage
On social media, audiences expressed their anger towards the actions of the two Hollywood stars. Many comments criticized them for perpetuating racism, particularly against Asian individuals:
- “How could they act like this at the Oscars?”
- “Robert Downey Jr. treats Jonathan Kirwan like he’s invisible.”
- “Emma Stone seems arrogant and disrespectful.”
Support from Those Involved
Amid the wave of criticism, Michelle Yeoh defended Emma Stone. She shared a touching photo of herself embracing Stone on stage and explained that Jennifer Lawrence’s action was simply meant to share the glorious moment with Emma.
Michelle Yeoh wrote: “Congratulations Emma! I wanted to share this moment with you and your best friend.” Her post garnered attention and somewhat alleviated the backlash aimed at Emma.
Friendship Behind the Scenes
Not only Emma Stone, but Robert Downey Jr. has also been accused of rudeness. However, friendly images between him and Jonathan Kirwan backstage reveal a different side. The two congratulated each other with hugs and smiles, proving that what occurs on stage may not reflect the whole truth.
Criticism isn’t always fair, and sometimes actions on stage can be misunderstood. Both Robert Downey Jr. and Emma Stone are significant talents in Hollywood, and these unfortunate moments may serve as lessons for stars in terms of respect and communication with colleagues.
