“A small sign of solidarity. I chose to wear a gown by a designer from a majority Muslim country. Thanks to @AshiStudio of Lebanon. #Oscars.”
Mexican Actor States Opposition to Trump’s “Wall” during Oscars
Making worldwide news, Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal was responsible for one of the most directly political moments during the 2017 Oscars ceremony, when he challenged President Donald Trump’s planned border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Self reports on other political statements at the Oscars. One more subtle message was by film director Ava DuVernay. As she put it on Twitter,
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