British actress Joanna Lumley criticized gender neutral awards as 'weird' and argued that the concept would damage female actresses.
Joanna Lumley, a British actress, criticized general neutral awards and said they would damage female actresses.
"I know that if my name was just put up as best actor against lots of men, I wouldn't have a chance. But as best actress, you might, if you wanted a chance," Lumley said. LONDON - MAY 1: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales greets actress Joanna Lumley as he hosts a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of the charity 'Samaritans', at Clarence House on May 1, 2013 in London."I'm not sure about it, I'm not sure," the actress remarked.NEW YORK TIMES WARNS STAFFERS TO STOP ATTACKING EACH OTHER IN MEMO DEFENDING COVERAGE OF TRANSGENDER ISSUES
"So, I think to diminish it and make it even more neutral makes it a bit sort of weird," the actress remarked.
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