Actors in Support of Writers - Keira Knightley To Boycott Golden Globes (GALLERY)

Hollywood starlet Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) has decided not to attend the Golden Globes this year, despite the rave reviews and nominations she got as lead actress in Atonement.

Keira, 22, says the reason for not attending the event is to support the writer’s strike. Her mother, Sharman MacDonald, is on The Writers’ Guild of America and is an award-winning playwright.

“Keira won’t cross a picket line as her mother is a writer,” her spokeswoman confirmed.

Best Movie Costume of All Time - Keira Knightley in Atonement (VIDEO)

Atonement has actually been hailed as the next Notebook, and already Knightley has been deemed an actress to watch in 2008. As 2007 wrapped up, many best and worst of announcement were made, particularly in the entertainment industry. Keira Knightley in the movie, Atonement not only got best costu… [More]