In spite of all of that, three people chose not to participate, and wore decidedly not-black dresses.
So, who were they, and why did they opt out?
But it’s not what you think.
Blanco wasn’t making a statement of defiance against #TimeUp or #MeToo.
She just really likes red.
Speaking withFox News, she said, “I love red.
Wearing red does not mean I am against the movement.
It is one of many factors leading women to a safer place because of their status.
I am excited about the #TimesUp movement; true change is long overdue.”
We have people who appreciate you and others that don’t.
The designer Atria Couture did an amazing job with my dress and I appreciate them for dressing me."
In an echo of Blanco’s statement, she too claims to still be a supporter #TimesUp.
“We women should be radiant, colorful and sparkling.
As it is in our nature!
This symbolizes in my eyes our freedom and new strength,” Meier wrote.
She continued, “A lot of women will wear black tonight to support the time’s up movement.
I think this is a great and extremely important initiative!
Nevertheless I decided to wear a colorful dress tonight.
And so this is, for my mom.”
The HFPA is 60 percent women, we’ll have our stories.
It would be tough to argue that any of them had bad reasons for not taking part.
