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[Blind Gossip] One of the actresses at last night’s Oscars wore a beautiful gown. She  accessorized with a large ribbon for a “cause.”

She interacted with a lot of people, but the ribbon did not exactly bring her the attention she wanted.

At the party, she was complaining, “I don’t understand why more people aren’t asking me about my ribbon! I want to talk about the ribbon but they only want to talk about the film. They don’t seem to understand that the ribbon and the film are the same thing. Why don’t they want to talk about it?”

She did say that she did one interview on the red carpet, where, as she was leaving, she heard the interviewer comment to the cameraman, “Did she look in the mirror before she put that ribbon on? Way to ruin an Oscar Gown!”

She said, “I just turned around and said ‘I HEARD THAT!’ and walked away.”

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Actress:

[Optional] Do you love it or hate it when actors wear ribbons and make statements about social or political issues?

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  1. raspberry says

    Ruth Negga… I sympathize with her frustration that (“They don’t seem to understand that the ribbon and the film are the same thing.”)

  2. ariadne223 says

    Celebs have the right to make whatever political statements they want. However, others also have the right to call that out as smug, hypocritical, attention-grabbing, gated elitism, or ignorant. Virtue signalling can be a mixed bag.

  3. Lothar says

    I remember the AIDS ribbon at the “Silence of the Lambs” Oscars. Anyone who didnt wear one was accused of hating gays and supporting cannibalism. Richard Gere went on stage 2 or 3 times explaining the ribbon. Then in the pressroom he reiterated that he wasn’t gay.

  5. kittypryde777 says

    Actress: Ruth Negga
    Optional: If they overdo it, I hate it. If it’s done in a classy way, I respect it.

  9. ninanicole says

    Ruth Negga…and I love when ANYONE stands up for a cause they believe in.
    But what else would you expect from an interviewer on the red carpet…they only want to know about the dress or the gossip…they only ask women about the films now bc they got so much heat a couple of years ago.

  11. LC1216 says

    Ruth Negga.

    …and these stars can shove their political BS down the tube. Sick of them doing anything and everything for attention. They should be proud to live in such a great country. If she wants to fight a real political battle…move to a war torn country and make a different there if you want to make a real statement.

  14. SOfisticatd says

    Ruth Negga

    I think as they have a wide audience and it is something important to them then it is good they use their platform to raise awareness. It used to be when complained about actors being too shallow? Not sure they can win either way then lol

  15. leishd83 says

    Ruth Negga

    They do it for greater applause. It would be more respected if they didn’t pause so long after there “protest” statement and also brought attention to the cause not just in award season

  17. Chloe74 says

    I’m thinking Ruth Negga.

    I think the whole ribbon for a cause has lost it’s effect. There are so many causes that it’s hard to know what each colour stands for.

  19. meatfactory says

    Don’t know about the actress, but I’ve no problem with celebrities supporting causes and speaking up. They’re people, citizens, and if Joe Accountant on the street is allowed to voice their opinion and openly support a cause, why can’t Jack Actor? There’s an uncomfortable amount of “your job is to act, not to preach politics and causes” and I’m like… yeah? And my job is bartending, maybe I should do that instead of supporting causes and speaking up about politics. Come on now.

    • Female says

      Agreed! She’s such a pretty lady, but that dress was half Little House on the Prarie and half bordello. Fire your stylist!

  23. pflower says

    Ruth Negga and her blue ribbon, she was nominated for her film Loving.

    Nothing wrong with wearing a ribbon. Its a simple and lowkey way of making a statement or support a cause.

  25. spookie says

    I’m going to guess at Ruth Negga and her amaaaazing dress.

    [optional] I am grateful whenever people use their platform for good.

  26. dmknyc says

    ruth negga, mmm…for hiv/aids the red ribbon was good back in the day, otherwise there’s too many to care now

  27. wryter says

    Actress: DEFINITELY Ruth Negga. The ACLU represented her character, Mildred Loving, in their real-life court case.

  31. thatcndngrl says

    Quite a few were wearing blue ribbons. I didn’t notice anybody wearing a larger ribbon than the others. So my guess is Ruth Negga..only because hers stood out the most to me since it was blue on a red dress.

  34. My2Brows says

    I’m not sure who this is, as many elected to wear a ribbon. I think it’s great when a celebrity uses their high profile to back a cause they believe in, as long as they actually believe in it. What else is celebrity good for?

  35. justme04 says

    Ruth Negga star of Living.

    I can appreciate anyone who stands for what they truly believe in whether I agree or not. I don’t have an issue when people use their notoriety to bring awareness to a cause or issue.

  37. GretaGuesses says

    Ruth Negga. She wore her blue ACLU ribbon on the bodice of her red dress and it ruined the dress, to me.

    I hate it when actors get political. They really are dissing half of their fan base, and it makes us feel unappreciated. I didn’t watch the Oscars, just read the updates and looked at pictures on Daily Mail. I was relieved to see that not many wore the ribbons, but still, Hollyweird needs to entertain and shut up with the political activism. They COULD try to unite instead.

  39. redstilettos says

    Sorry, celebs. Most people don’t care about your cause du jour. Makes me think of the Seinfeld ep where those who don’t wear the ribbon get harassed. Sorry, celebrebots, the normal person doesn’t care about your cause. They care about making ends meet. Yes, I recycle and am conscious of my energy usage. I don’t want women to get paid less, but I’m not going to make an idiot of myself dressing as a vagina. Nevermind that the bogus Clinton Foundation paid female staffers less than the guys.

  42. bobz boyz says

    Ugh…I hate when celebrities spout off about whatever issue is foremost at the time. If I wanted an opinion on a subject, I would ask an expert

  44. TeacherKat says

    Ruth Negga?

    Optional: I prefer them to focus on the art, not politics. Besides, the ribbons did take away from the look of the gowns! They were jarring on most of the dresses.

  45. NEWhistory4ME says

    Ruth Negga – Blue Ribbon WEarer

    Kris Jenner Attempting to the pre-show interview

    Didn’t watch because I am sick and tired of actors politicizing every occasion for public gain and photo ops. They can view their opinions on their own time. So over it, I didn’t watch, nor did anyone I know for this very reason. They are entitled to their vote just as everyone else is. Soo over celebrities bashing the POTUS

  46. Keeping Honest says

    She looked ridiculous. I think people need to get a grip on reality. She wanted attention and that’s all. I don’t watch oscars and a lot of tv but I know it was a woman wearing a red dress with a blue ribbon. No I didn’t know her cause either.

  47. DenverJayhawk says

    Ruth Negga

    Karlie allows was wearing one too but it looked better. Ruth’s dress was red and the blue ribbon stood out like a sore thumb!

  48. lazyninja says

    Actress: Ruth Negga

    Optional: I think there’s a time and a place. The Oscars should be about the films and honoring everyone who worked on them, not the personal politics of an individual. That’s what political rallies and conventions are for.

  49. parkland45 says

    Ruth Negga.

    I don’t love it but a few remarks at an awards show are OK. Just don’t overdo it.

  50. High Steppa says

    I think it was Ruth Negga for her blue ribbon in support of the ACLU which was the story of the movie “Loving.” I think it wasn’t necessary because as she said, “The ribbon and the film are the same thing.” I’m not in favor of it simply because this is an awards show and not a political forum.

  55. celebiddy says

    Ruth negga

    Hate it. So disappointed when i found out emma stone was wearing a planned parenthood pin

    • Catharsis says

      I didn’t notice Emma’s pin, but if she wore a PP pin, my respect for her has increased significantly!

  56. GunpowderTea says

    Actress: Ruth Negga 🙂
    Clues: ‘love it or hate it’, Ruth was in an Irish TV show called Love/Hate which I highly recommend!!

  58. gertiewertie says

    Ruth Negga is the one I recall as having the boldest ribbon.

    I dont mind at all. Seriously, disrespecting someone’s right to wear a human rights ribbon is just ridiculous.

  61. lucasj says

    Actress: Ruth Negga

    [Optional] Do you love it or hate it when actors wear ribbons and make statements about social or political issues? Indifferent to be honest.

  62. carriebradshaw says

    Ruth Negga. I heard her yesterday in an red carpet interview for german pro7 and-sorry-she’s not Viola Davies. and she ruined her dress with this thing.

  63. prettyehch says

    Ruth Negga?

    She looked beautiful. I figure that wearing a ribbon to express your beliefs is less aggressive than making an overlong speech about it.

  66. XoXo says

    This has to be Ruth Negga! She wore a blue ACLU ribbon on her red dress. The clues being it clashing with the red dress “did she look in the mirror” and the film and the ribbon being the same thing – the ACLU were the ones who provided legal advice in the film. Ps first time posting!

  69. Palermo says

    Don’t know who, but I HATE when they get political, which is why I didn’t watch and why none of the people I know watched either.

  74. LewyLewy82 says

    Okay I had to do some research on this one. At first I thought it was Kate Hudson (How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days) but when i looked up her dress she didnt have any pins. Then I remembered that Dakota Johnson was in How to be Single. I looked her up and she had 2 dresses and she wore the Planned Parenthood pin with both dresses. Unless you know what a Planned Parenthhood pin looks like you would never ask about it. It looks like a regular pin.

    On a side note, both of her dresses were butt…

  75. GammaGamma says

    Ruth Negga wearing an ACLU ribbon.

    I think it complimented get dress. As the Loving couple were represented by ACLU lawyers, I think it was a nice touch.

    I don’t like grandstanding but I think wearing a pin/ribbon like Ruth/Emma did is nice. Also telling people to look up a name, like #standwithgavin. Use your platform.

  78. filthycop says

    Ruth Negga – I think it’s fine when celebrities make statements or were ribbons – its funny when they don’t now what they’re talking about – but good when they can talk intelligently and highlight things that some people might never hear about.

  80. LilibetP says

    Ruth Negga and her ACLU ribbon. Her gown wasn’t ruined by the ribbon – it wasn’t a very good gown.

    I have no problem with ribbons or political statements from actors.

  81. ethelm says

    I don’t know who this is. Do I love or hate when actors……? I intensely dislike it when rich, spoiled, pampered, uneducated “stars” who live in a bubble of celebrity use their status to push their own agendas on awards shows. If they are genuine in their beliefs, take the mikes/cameras away and let them go to a protest or donate money to a good cause or do a benefit for free. They’re actors who pretend for a living. Why in the world would I want them to tell me how to think or vote?

  82. PrincessConnie1 says

    I noticed the ACLU blue ribbon on several and thought the same thing… Tacky and way to ruin a gown. I understand the need/want to make a social/political statement. But I think there are better ways to do it. I’m with the cameraman on this one!

  83. Vampira says

    Ruth Negga; Everyone was raving about her dress (?!), but that ribbon was stuck on a ridiculously awkward place, especially since she’s flat as a board.

  84. Camila says

    Ruth Negga? I have no idea. Only watched Hacksaw Ridge of all the movies nominated but saw she was wearing that awful blue ribbon. It ruined her look. The interviewer was right.

    I hate it. If I want to be lectured about politics I can just go and watch CNN or Fox News.

  85. srd0909 says

    Dakota Johnson
    I think its fine if they chose to wear ribbons. Who the heck am to say, its their choice/platform!

  88. crazycatlady says

    Actress: Ruth Negga? She had an ACLU ribbon on.

    [Optional] Do you love it or hate it when actors wear ribbons and make statements about social or political issues?
    Neither. I don’t care if they do or don’t. If they want to make a statement, that’s their right.

  90. KatarinaJ says

    Ruth Negga? Lots of folks wore light blue ribbons for ACLU but most somehow made it look okay and hers on the very fabric-y lots of coverage orange-red dress probably didn’t.

  91. Morphles says

    Ruth Negga? The blue ribbon looked bizarre on that bright red dress.

    Optional – Not a huge fan of virtue signalling myself – I’m of the opinion that charity work etc means more if done quietly and not for recognition or applause.

    Having said that – I do believe in the right to express oneself as you see fit – so ribbon away if it is something you believe in.

  98. heloveshim says

    Ruth Negga and I loved it. Shut up about the stupid high fashion bs and do some good in the world. To Ruth I say, GET IT GIRL.

    • spookie says

      I love Ruth, and have since i saw Breakfast On Pluto years ago. SO pleased she’s cracked Hollywood and is rocking her platform too.

  99. Baileygirl says

    Ruth Negga and the blue ACLU ribbon.

    This political activism out of Hollywood is tiresome. They are paid handsomely to act/ sing or dance. Most are stupid and uneducated yet we are to hang on to their every word.? Tell us about how racist we are when our towns and schools are over run with illegals who don’t speak the language and go on welfare for us taxpayers to support. No wall at the border? How about no walls at your estates, and no armed security? Do as I say, not as I do…

  101. Goodgrief says

    Ruth Negga, I am very opinionated, and if I were a celebrity, I would probably shout my opinion to the world any chance I got, if it was something close to my heart.

  102. micropug says

    Actress: Ruth Negga (Loving)

    [Optional] Do you love it or hate it when actors wear ribbons and make statements about social or political issues? I think it’s their prerogative – as long as they really stand behind the cause and don’t just do it to get mentions in the press.

  104. throwsumshade says

    Ruth Negga and the ACLU ribbon. Not only was her red dress hideous, but the placement of the ribbon was right at boob level. The Oscars always go out of their way to make political statements because lord knows those entitled people need a cause to champion, especially if it gets them press.

    • spookie says

      It went further than just “getting press” – the ACLU were heavily involved with the Loving case.

  107. Amityvillain says

    Ruth Negga.
    Personally, I think entertainers should entertain, and if they want to get political, go into politics like so many other actors, singers, etc. I care about their politics as much as they much as they care about mine, and considering I live in a completely different unpampered, less wealthy world, I wish I didn’t have to hear them complain so much. I pay you to entertain me, so entertain me.

  108. giggles says

    I thought Ruth Negga’s red gown was stunning but I thought the blue ribbon slapped on it looked out of place and definitely ruined the look. Others were more subtle about their placement, or more strategic, but given its placement and given the blind suggestion that they were determined to dialog about it, this is my guess.

    optional: it’s their life and their freedom to say it as much as it’s my freedom to agree or disagree with them.

  110. buddypal says

    Actress: Ruth Negga

    Clues: The ACLU played a big part in her movie Loving.

    Optional: Everyone is entitled to their opinion; it’s something I agree with so I’m extra okay with it!

  111. Epitome says

    They are free to express themselves on whatever subject/issue they choose. They have that right, just as anyone has a right to express themselves on whatever subject – however well educated the person may be. Which is why we have some people spouting off about subjects they clearly are ignorant about and then media types and celebrities attack them for their ‘dumb’ statements. Celebrities are free to express themselves and will be held to the same standard. Many I hear are nothing but…

  112. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Negga in red dress & tall dark short hair in white dress…

    I don’t advertise my political positions in a professional setting. I wear a bracelet for MS awareness, but I wouldn’t wear it to a formal event bc it is inappropriate stylewise. However, I wouldn’t mind a custom fancy one for formal events, but that would mean I would have to get all gussied up and put on paint and spackle and smile a lot. So, on second thought, no thanks.