# Actors in Support of Writers Keira Knightley To Boycott Golden Globes By Bianca | Published 2008-01-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keira-knightley-golden-globes References: [sundaymail](http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/tv-showbiz-news/entertainment-news/2008/01/06/keira-knightley-will-boycott-golden-globes-over-writers-strike-78057-20275907/) 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](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keira-knightley-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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Supporting Writers:** Actors are using their influence to support the writer's strike during award season. - **Boycotting Events:** Celebrities are boycotting events to show solidarity with the striking writers. - **Influence of Family Members:** Family members of actors are playing a role in their decision to support the writer's strike. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore innovative solutions to support writers while meeting the demand for new content during the strike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas Romcom Grocer Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-the-perfect-gift.md) - [Film Festival Haircare Sponsors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerastase1.md) - [Actress Retail Brand Ambassador](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-global-brand-ambassador.md) - [Actress-Backed Handbag Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galleria-handbag.md) - [Celebrity Brand Ambassadorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-taps-cate-blanchett.md) - [Film Awards-Inspired Playing Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/film-awardsinspired-playing-cards.md) - [Actress-Approved Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actressapproved-christmas-ads-adjoa-andoh-plays-mrs-claus-in-boots-ad-the-c.md) - [Empowering Movie Industry Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-of-the-year-barbie.md) - [Empowering Bladder Leak Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-giggle-dribble-campaign.md)