Brie Larson Didn't Clap for Casey Affleck After Presenting Him With His Best Actor Oscar

 

 

 

 

Brie Larson had to present the Oscar for Best Actor Sunday night at the 2017 Academy Awards, but it seems she wasn't thrilled with the outcome.

Casey Affleck won for Manchester by the Sea, but after Larson handed over his gold statue she stood to the side and noticeably didn't clap. This is the second time Larson, a vocal advocate for sexual assault survivors, had to present an award to Affleck, who in 2010 was the subject of sexual harassment allegations. Two women who worked with him, a producer and a cinematographer, filed separate lawsuits alleging sexual harassment. One woman claimed he had snuck into her bed while she was sleeping and woke up to him "caressing her back."

He vehemently denied the allegations.

Suffice it to say when The Academy gave him the Oscar it was met with controversy.

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As Ben Affleck gave his brother a bear hug and the rest of the room came to their feet to give him a standing ovation, Larson, who starred in Room, a movie about a rape survivor, looked downtrodden as she silently protested his victory. Viewers at home were quick to notice her change in mood.

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Tyler Struble @tyler_struble

My aesthetic: Brie Larson not clapping for literal trash hole casey affleck

10:06 PM - 26 Feb 2017

 
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redheadedstepchild @theo_allyn

@brielarson not clapping for #CaseyAffleck was a powerful moment. Thank you. #RESISTANCE #thisisnotnormal

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The irony also wasn't lost on many.

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Marnie @ChrnclsOfMarnia

All award season Brie Larson, who starred in a movie about sexual assault, had to present Casey Affleck all his awards.

10:07 PM - 26 Feb 2017

 
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Luna Moona @luna_moona_94

Brie Larson  not  clapping  after  she announced  Casey  Affleck  added  10 years  onto my  life  #CaseyAffleck #Oscars #2017

7:57 AM - 27 Feb 2017

 
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Larson presented Affleck the award at the 2017 Golden Globes, where she also didn't appear pleased with the outcome.

Did you notice Larson's silent stance? Sound off in the comments.

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