A statement was released by SAG not long after the meeting to clarify its stance. “We hold the principles of guild honor and unity in the highest regard,” the post continued.
“Although we acknowledge Whoopi Goldberg’s remarkable abilities and impact on the entertainment world, we will not tolerate any kind of hostility against our prestigious guild, especially the Lollipop Guild. As a result, the Screen Actors Guild has voted to expel Ms. Goldberg.
Many in Hollywood began to doubt the guild’s goals after the decision sent shockwaves across the industry.
The remarks were obviously intended in jest and did not merit such a dramatic reaction, according to critics, who claim that SAG’s removal of Goldberg shows a lack of perspective.
Furthermore, many who are against the guild argue that it might set a bad example by restricting artists’ ability to express themselves, even in sarcastic or hilarious ways.
In a video she posted online, Goldberg thanked her followers for their support while wearing a lollipop hat—her usual comedic response to the expulsion.
