Last night at the Golden Globes, Meryl Streep was honored for her long list of accomplishments in Hollywood. During her honoree speech, she boldly used her platform to further discuss her unease with the President Elect, Donald Trump. She referenced Trump’s mocking of a reporter with disabilities during the campaign, how dangerous it was for someone in power to behave like this as it essentially gave “permission” for others to copy his horrendous behavior.
At tonight’s #GoldenGlobes we honor Hollywood legend Meryl Streep with the prestigious Cecil B. Demille Award. pic.twitter.com/dxpeCDNXY6
Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 9, 2017
There has never been anyone like Meryl Streep. I love her. #GoldenGlobes
Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 9, 2017
Meryl Streep. It’s this same level of bravery that she has offered us, freely, again and again. #GoldenGlobes#MerylStreep
Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 9, 2017
UFC President, Dana White, wasn’t happy with Streep, particularly with her inclusion of MMA in her speech.
And you know the President Elect wasn’t going to remain quiet on Streep’s comments:
Meryl Streep, one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood, doesn’t know me but attacked last night at the Golden Globes. She is a…..
Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 9, 2017
