‘Why I wore Golden Globes’ most controversial dress’
AMID a sea of black at the Globes, one woman’s revealing red dress stood out. She explains why she wore the outfit that copped a tonne of criticism.
HOLLYWOOD’S biggest stars chose to step out in black outfits for the 2018 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night to keep the spotlight on the sexual harassment and assault scandals plaguing the film industry — but one actor went for a completely different look.
Blanca Blanco stirred headlines when she made her grand entrance on the red carpet wearing a bright red gown with a thigh-high slit and a plunging neckline.
The 36-year-old told Fox News she didn’t mind skipping the suggested dress code.
“I love red,” she explained. “Wearing red does not mean I am against the movement. I applaud and stand by the courageous actresses that continue to break the cycle of abuse through their actions and fashion style choices. It is one of many factors leading women to a safer place because of their status. I am excited about the #TimesUp movement; true change is long overdue.”
However, the California-born talent is aware her latest style choice may garner criticism among women who feel she should be taking a public stand against sexual abuse in Hollywood.
“It hurts my feelings, but I guess it’s part of being in our industry,” said Blanco. “We have people who appreciate you and others that don’t. The designer Atria Couture did an amazing job with my dress and I appreciate them for dressing me.”
She added: “Shaming is part of the problem.”
Blanco wasn’t the only one to skip wearing black during the televised ceremony. Actor Barbara Meier also ignored the evening’s dress code and opted for a sheer floral gown.
The black ensembles worn by the stars coincide with the launch of the Time’s Up group, which has created a legal defence fund for both women and men who believe they’ve been discriminated against or harassed in the workplace.
More than 300 members of the entertainment business signed a “letter of solidarity” resulting in a coalition aiming to combat harassment in the workplace “across all industries”.
Time’s Up has also backed the movement for women to wear black at the Golden Globe Awards in solidarity with those who have been sexually harassed.
Debra Messing, Justin Timberlake and Nick Jonas were a few of many celebrities who walked the red carpet wearing a Time’s Up pin in support of the cause.
This story originally appeared on Fox News and is republished here with permission.
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