TORONTO – Reese Witherspoon lashed out at red carpet journalists at the Academy Awards Sunday, challenging them to ask women about more than just fashion.
Backing the #AskHerMore campaign, Witherspoon posted a photo on Instagram ahead of the Academy Awards, asking for more creative questions from reporters.
“This movement #AskHerMore..have you heard of it? It’s meant to inspire reporters to ask creative questions on the red carpet. I love the Oscars AND fashion like many of you – & am excited to share #WhoAmIWearing later tonight. (🙊not yet!!) But I’d also love to answer some of these Qs….And hear your suggestions?! (Share em below!) There are so many amazing, talented nominees this year..! Let’s hear their stories! Spread the word. #AskHerMore #Oscars #Countdown,” she wrote.
The campaign was started in 2014 by The Representation Project, with the hope of reaching out to reporters in real-time to focus on “deeper conversations in front of a national television audience,” rather than their appearance.
“You know, this is a movement to say we’re more than just our dresses,” Witherspoon told the ABC’s Robin Roberts. “There are 44 nominees this year, Robin, that are women — and we are so happy to be here and talk about the work that we’ve done. It’s hard being a woman in Hollywood or in any industry,” she added.
Here’s some of the social media reaction:
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