Jane Fonda received the union’s Life Achievement Award, using much of her speech to urge Hollywood to “fight back” against the current state of US politics.
“A whole lot of people are going to be really hurt by what is happening, what is coming our way,” warned Fonda.
While not directly mentioning President Donald Trump, Fonda notably name-checked Sebastian Stan’s performance as Trump in the movie “The Apprentice.”
Comparing the present situation to the intolerance of the McCarthyism of the 1950s, Fonda said “today, it’s helpful to remember… that Hollywood resisted.”
Her comments, greeted with a standing ovation from the audience, came at a time when Hollywood studios has been criticized for falling in line with White House policies such as the shuttering of diversity hiring programs.
In the television awards, Japanese period drama “Shogun” won best ensemble and best stunt ensemble, while its stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada won individual awards.
In comedy, Martin Short won for best actor for “Only Murders in the Building,” which also won the best ensemble prize, while Jean Smart won for “Hacks.”
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