Scarlett Johansson has been one in every of Hollywood’s strongest supporters of Woody Allen, regardless of allegations of sexual abuse levied towards the director by his stepdaughter, Dylan Farrow. Johansson, who has labored with Allen thrice, defended that friendship in an interview with The Telegraph.
The “Black Widow” star admitted she isn’t positive whether or not she’s misplaced work or relationships attributable to her assist for Allen.
“You by no means know what the domino impact is, precisely. However my mother all the time inspired me to be myself, [to see] that it’s vital to have integrity, and get up for what you imagine in,” she added.
She continued, “On the similar time, I believe it’s additionally vital to know when it’s not your flip. I don’t imply that it is best to silence your self. I imply typically it’s simply not your time. And that’s one thing I’ve understood extra as I’ve matured.”
Johansson additionally mirrored on her determination to sue Disney after the discharge of “Black Widow” in 2021. The events finally settled for $40 million after Johansson argued the film’s sudden debut on streaming lower right into a field workplace efficiency bonus in her contract.
Johansson beforehand defended her friendship with Allen in a 2019 interview with the Hollywood Reporter. “I like Woody,” she mentioned. “I imagine him, and I might work with him anytime.”
She later elaborated on the dynamic with the director.
She later elaborated on their dynamic, saying, “I see Woody every time I can, and I’ve had plenty of conversations with him about it. I’ve been very direct with him, and he’s very direct with me. He maintains his innocence, and I imagine him.”
