Actress Julianne Moore recently faced online backlash after expressing her disinterest in films featuring “explosions and guns.” During an interview with Variety at the Kering Women in Motion Talk at the Cannes Film Festival, Moore, 65, remarked on her changing preferences in film projects.
Moore explained her current reluctance to engage in tragic narratives, particularly amidst challenging global circumstances. She stated, “It’s very difficult for me to invest in a story that I think is pretend, where I feel like the depth of the emotion doesn’t measure up to what’s happening in the world.”
Highlighting her disdain for superficial drama, Moore noted, “I don’t like someone being murdered. I don’t like explosions and guns. I don’t like histrionics.” This statement led to criticism on social media, where users pointed out her involvement in films with violent themes, such as “Hannibal.”
One fan commented on multiple movies Moore has done featuring guns, while another noted, “A man had his skull removed in Hannibal, and brain eaten.” Despite criticism, some defended Moore’s stance. A supporter wrote, “Julianne Moore choosing emotion over chaos is exactly why she’s respected worldwide.”
This criticism isn’t new for Moore. Her role in the film “May December” also sparked backlash when Vili Fualaau accused it of mimicking his life story. Moore asserted that the movie’s director, Todd Haynes, always intended it as an original narrative, focusing solely on its unique characters.
Moore has an extensive acting career. She won an Academy Award in 2015 for “Still Alice” and received nominations for roles in “Boogie Nights,” “The End of the Affair,” “The Hours,” and “Far From Heaven.” Her presence at the Cannes Film Festival included receiving the Kering’s Women in Motion Award for advancing women’s roles in film and society.
Lori Bashian, an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital, provided the initial report.