Meryl Streep—responding to criticism that the Berlin International Film Festival jury she heads is entirely whitewashed—reportedly said, “[W]e’re all Africans really.”
“This jury is evidence that at least women are included and in fact dominate this jury, and that’s an unusual situation in bodies of people who make decisions,” Streep added.
This is not the first time Streep has caught flak for racial insensitivity disguised as feminism. Last October, Streep and fellow “Sufragette” stars were featured donning “I’d rather be a rebel than a slave” shirts on the cover of Time Out London.
And just like the last time, Twitter is not pulling any punches:
"We're all Meryl Streep, really."
–Said by no one, ever.
— Gail Simone 💙💛 (@GailSimone) February 11, 2016
Today I think Meryl Streep has never been luckier that she's not on Twitter.
— Travon Free (@Travon) February 11, 2016
Am I the only one that isn't shocked by that Meryl Streep quote?
— Mikki Kendall (@Karnythia) February 11, 2016
