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Charlotte Rampling: I regret that Oscars racism comment was 'misinterpreted' Charlotte Rampling: I regret that Oscars racism comment was 'misinterpreted'
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Actor Charlotte Rampling has clarified her controversial claim that the uproar over the lack of black Oscar nominees was ”racist to white people”. Charlotte Rampling has clarified her controversial claim that the uproar over the lack of black Oscar nominees was “racist to white people”.
In a statement to CBS News, Rampling, who is nominated in the best actress category, said: “I regret that my comments could have been misinterpreted.” In a statement to CBS News, Rampling, who is nominated in the best actress category, said: “I regret that my comments could have been misinterpreted.
“I simply meant to say that in an ideal world every performance will be given equal opportunities for consideration.“I simply meant to say that in an ideal world every performance will be given equal opportunities for consideration.
“Diversity in our industry is an important issue that needs to be addressed,” she said in a statement issued on Friday night. “I am highly encouraged by the changes announced today by the academy to diversify its membership.”“Diversity in our industry is an important issue that needs to be addressed,” she said in a statement issued on Friday night. “I am highly encouraged by the changes announced today by the academy to diversify its membership.”
On Friday, the academy pledged to double the number of female and minority members by 2020.On Friday, the academy pledged to double the number of female and minority members by 2020.
Related: Ignore Rampling and Caine. It's industry inertia that minorities need to fearRelated: Ignore Rampling and Caine. It's industry inertia that minorities need to fear
In an interview with a French radio station on Friday, the actor, who is nominated for her role in 45 Years, had said: “We can never know if it was really the case, but perhaps the black actors did not deserve to be in the final straight,” she said. In an interview with a French radio station on Friday, the actor, who is nominated for her role in 45 Years, had said: “We can never know if it was really the case, but perhaps the black actors did not deserve to be in the final straight.”
Asked if the black community in the film industry felt like a minority, she replied: “No comment.”Asked if the black community in the film industry felt like a minority, she replied: “No comment.”
Her comments began trending on Twitter, where the hashtag #OscarSoWhite has been used to express anger following the release of the nominations. Many suggested that Rampling should “check her white privilege”.Her comments began trending on Twitter, where the hashtag #OscarSoWhite has been used to express anger following the release of the nominations. Many suggested that Rampling should “check her white privilege”.
Charlotte Rampling needs to learn how to check her privilege. "one can never know" #bullshit #OscarSoWhiteCharlotte Rampling needs to learn how to check her privilege. "one can never know" #bullshit #OscarSoWhite
Shame Rampling is the most outspoken Brit on #OscarSoWhite debate. Fine actress & fine example of missing the point. https://t.co/Vd9t1XfvFFShame Rampling is the most outspoken Brit on #OscarSoWhite debate. Fine actress & fine example of missing the point. https://t.co/Vd9t1XfvFF
Charlotte Rampling needs to check her white privilege #OscarSoWhiteCharlotte Rampling needs to check her white privilege #OscarSoWhite
Rampling is up against Saoirse Ronan, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett and Brie Larson.Rampling is up against Saoirse Ronan, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett and Brie Larson.
The actress echoed former Oscar winner Sir Michael Caine, who told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Friday: “You can’t vote for an actor because he’s black. You can’t say: ‘I’m going to vote for him, he’s not very good, but he’s black, I’ll vote for him.’” The actor echoed the former Oscar winner Sir Michael Caine, who told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Friday: “You can’t vote for an actor because he’s black. You can’t say: ‘I’m going to vote for him, he’s not very good, but he’s black, I’ll vote for him.’”
Earlier in the day, he said that nominations should be based solely on performance.Earlier in the day, he said that nominations should be based solely on performance.
“You have to give a good performance and I’m sure people have. I saw Idris Elba (in Beasts Of No Nation). Did he not get a nomination? I thought he was wonderful.” “You have to give a good performance and I’m sure people have. I saw Idris Elba [in Beasts Of No Nation]. Did he not get a nomination? I thought he was wonderful.”