Ayo Edebiri is getting attention online for the way she handled an uncomfortable interview moment while promoting her new movie.
The After the Hunt actress was in the middle of a group interview with co-stars Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield at the 2025 Venice Film Festival.
During the discussion for ArtsLife TV, the interview asked only Julia and Andrew to comment on the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, calling them done “done.”
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Julia, visibly confused, then asked the interviewer to repeat the question, and clarify who the question was for because the interviewer was wearing sunglasses.
Once it was repeated again to Andrew and Julia, Ayo interjected while looking surprised: “I know that that’s not for me, and I don’t know if it’s purposeful if it’s not for me… [but] I don’t think it’s done,” she said, with Julia and Andrew agreeing.
“I don’t think it’s done at all. Hashtags might not be used as much, but there’s work being done by activists and people every day that’s really important…that work isn’t finished at all.”
Andrew agreed, adding that the movements are “still absolutely alive.”
Journalist Federica Polidoro then issued a statement on social media amid much scrutiny and criticism for the question online.
“I have been subjected to personal insults and attacks because of a question that, for some reason, was not well received by some members of the public. I find it striking that those who unjustly accuse me of racism and consider themselves custodians of justice find acceptable violent language, personal attacks, and cyberbullying,” she wrote.
“Journalism’s role is to ask questions, even on delicate topics, with respect and responsibility. I will not tolerate or accept defamatory or violent language, and I reserve the right to seek legal protection against those who, in recent days, have chosen to hide behind the digital mob to insult and attack me instead of seeking a civil and constructive discussion.”
Watch the moment, and read the full statement above.
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Source: justjared.com