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.
Actors in Support of Writers
Keira Knightley To Boycott Golden Globes
Trend Themes
1. Supporting Writers - Actors are using their influence to support the writer's strike during award season.
2. Boycotting Events - Celebrities are boycotting events to show solidarity with the striking writers.
3. Influence of Family Members - Family members of actors are playing a role in their decision to support the writer's strike.
Industry Implications
1. Film - The film industry has an opportunity to explore the relationship between writers and actors, and the impact of their collaboration on the final product.
2. TV - The TV industry can explore the impact of the writer's strike on the number and quality of TV shows being produced and aired.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore innovative solutions to support writers while meeting the demand for new content during the strike.