Chris Rock Calls Out the Oscar’s Whiteness + Magic Johnson ‘Disappointed’

Chris Rock

Even Chris Rock is clear that the Academy may have some issues with diversity. The comedian/actor, who is hosting this year’s Oscar’s, posted a promo clip with the caption:

The #Oscars, the White BET Awards.

Magic Johnson is one of the latest celebs to tweet his disappointment.

Magic Johnson

He writes:

.@cjbycookie and I are avid movie goers and we are disappointed by the lack of diversity with the Oscar nominations. #OscarWorthy

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 15, 2016

Saw Leo/TheRevenant and Matt/TheMartian both spectacular & deserve noms, but you can’t ignore Will/Concussion and Idris/BONN. #OscarWorthy

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 15, 2016

And we can’t forget about Michael B Jordan & Ryan Coogler w/ Creed, Sam Jackson in The Hateful 8, all deserved to be nominated. #OscarWorthy

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 15, 2016

Cookie & I appreciate great acting/directing. Exceptional talent deserves recognition. Haven’t seen Redmayne/TheDanishGirl can’t wait to.

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 15, 2016

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