90-year-old Oscar-winning director Woody Allen was accused by his ex-girlfriend Mia Farrow of sexually harassing their adopted daughter, who was only 7 at the time. Although the charges were not upheld in court, Allen’s reputation was ruined and he was cut off by Hollywood. However, 'Black Widow' Scarlett Johansson recently expressed her continued support for her mentor Allen during an interview.
Before Allen was engulfed in scandal, Scarlett Johansson had worked with him on three movies, forging a close bond. In 2019, when Allen became a pariah in Hollywood, Johansson took a stand and said: 'I love Woody. I believe him, and I would work with him anytime.'
Six years later, speaking to The Telegraph, Scarlett Johansson’s stance has not changed and she continues to support Allen. 'You never really know what the so-called domino effect will be, but my mother always encouraged me to be myself, to understand the importance of integrity, and to stand up for what you believe in.' She also emphasized knowing when not to clash head-on: 'I’m not saying you should stay silent, I mean that sometimes it’s just not your turn to speak. And as I’ve grown older, that’s something I’ve come to realize even more.'
Source: China Times