Dakota Johnson criticizes the culture of cancellation and injustice against actors like Johnny Depp

Dakota Johnson believes that cancellation culture is a radical term that must end. Recently, during an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, the star of 50 shades She spoke about this issue and the actors it has affected, several with whom she has worked.

The actress has shared credits with Armie Hammer, Shia LaBeouf and Johnny Depp in projects such as Wounds, The Peanut Butter Falcon and Criminal pact, respectively. The three artists have been accused of different types and levels of harassment, violence and attacks against their ex-partners.

Cancellation culture is so depressing. I hate that term. I never directly experienced any of that with these people. I had a great experience working with them. I feel sad about the loss of such great artists. I feel bad for people who needed help and maybe didn’t get it in time. I feel bad for anyone who has been hurt or hurt. The whole situation is really sad.

Despite the fact that both Depp, Hammer and LaBeouf have faced lawsuits and public accusations, which have left them without work and in a state of “banned” in Hollywood, the protagonist of Suspiria: the evil one believes that people can change and deserve the opportunity to make amends for their mistakes in one way or another.

We can all change. I want to believe in the power that a human can change and receive help and help other people. I think there is definitely an overcorrection problem currently. But I do believe that there is a way that the pendulum can swing into the middle.

Dakota’s comments come after LaBeouf was left without a representation agency when several women will testify to have suffered abuse and violence by the actor, including FKA Twigs, who filed a lawsuit against him for abuse, sexual violence and stress. emotional. The actor has denied each accusation.

On the other hand, Hammer’s career has been put on indefinite hiatus after private messages were leaked by the actor towards women with whom he had maintained relationships where he detailed violent and graphic fantasies. In March it was confirmed that the Los Angeles police were investigating the case thoroughly.

As is known, Depp is currently in the middle of a legal battle against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, who has been active since 2017 and has caused irreparable damage to his career due to allegations of domestic violence and abuse by of Heard.

Johnson added that the way the film industry has relied on the personal problems of individual artists to decide who works on certain projects, fired actors or paid them less is outdated and needs to change. However, it is the very culture of cancellation that does not allow a major breakthrough.