After Golden Globe awards' black dress code for Time's Up campaign, it was time for London to show it's support against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. On Sunday night, stars dressed in back strutted down the red carpet of the British Academy film and television awards (BAFTAs) once again.
After Golden Globe awards' black dress code for Time's Up campaign, it was time for London to stand up against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. On Sunday night, stars dressed in back strutted down the red carpet of the British Academy film and television arts (BAFTAs) for Time's Up
"The Death of Stalin" star Andrea Riseborough was accompanied by Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, a co-founder of activist group UK Black Pride. "There are so many people to look up to in the world, and Lady Phyll is one of them," Riseborough told Reuters of her decision to invite the activist to the event. "Their Finest" star Gemma Arterton was also among those taking part.
British newspaper The Observer had earlier published an open letter calling for sexual harassment and abuse to be stamped out, signed by 190 actresses including British Oscar winners Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet and Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan. "This movement is bigger than just a change in our industry alone. This movement is intersectional, with conversations across race, class, community, ability and work environment, to talk about the imbalance of power," said the letter, whose signatories also included Sophie Okonedo, Olivia Colman, Carey Mulligan and Emma Watson. The #MeToo and Time's Up movements have seen victims use social media to share their stories of harassment and abuse as allegations have emerged in recent months of sexual misconduct by many powerful men in business, politics and entertainment.
Here's a look at the star power for the Time's Up campaign
Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton stood out in an emerald green outfit with just with a black sash and clutch amidst of sea of black outfits in support of Time's Up campaign. Apparently it's against royal protocol to make a political statement and against the royal dress code to wear black anywhere except a funeral.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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