As one publicist who represents A-list stars said, the awards events are about selling tickets and winning votes, not discussing sexual harassment. Last year, for instance, gatekeepers for Casey Affleck were able to persuade some reporters not to focus on two sexual harassment suits filed against him in 2010. “I don’t think that tactic will be successful this time around when it comes to sexual harassment. Presenters at the Governors Awards in late November, including Jessica Chastain and Angelina Jolie, similarly steered clear of discussion about sexual harassment. That left Joana Vicente, executive director of the organization behind the Gothams, to address sexual harassment during a brief onstage appearance.

Source: New York Times November 30, 2017 10:00 UTC