Jada Pinkett Smith savagely takes down the Golden Globes for snubbing “Girls Trip” breakout star Tiffany Haddish
On Monday, the 2018 Golden Globe nominations were announced, and there were small surprises, big snubs, and some total shocks. In the “total shock” category, Girls Trip, didn’t receive a single nomination from the Hollywood Foreign Press. Considering that Girls Trip was one of the biggest movies of the summer — if not the year — you’d think the film would be up for Best Musical of Comedy. But, no.
Now on top of that, the breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish — who has been everywhere, doing everything, and even hosted SNL a few weeks ago — seemed like a shoo-in for a Best Supporting Actress nom, if not Leading Actress. However, just like Girls Trip, she wasn’t nominated for her work in what is maybe one of the funniest roles of the year.
Now, Haddish’s co-star, Jada Pinkett Smith, has something to say about this omission. On Tuesday, she Tweeted that she wanted to say something about the snub, but wasn’t going to.
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
A day later, she changed her mind. She does have a few things to say about Haddish’s snub for what should have been a guaranteed nomination. In a series of Tweets, she explained why she was upset about this — but also explains that she’s not upset about Haddish and Girls Trip not receiving any recognition. Rather, she’s calling out the Hollywood Foreign Press for not even giving the movie the fair chance it deserves:
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
Smith also notes that two other huge movies involving people of color, The Big Sick and Get Out, didn’t receive the recognition they very much warrant. Both movies are great, and completely broke from our typical movie norms and storytelling.
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
Her tweets end with a message of love, and urges Hollywood to “discuss, recreate and regenerate old paradigms.”
Moments like this occur so that we have an opportunity to discuss, recreate and regenerate old paradigms. It's all about growth. Love.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) December 12, 2017
You can read her whole thread here, and you should.
