'I'm sorry': Emma Stone screams apology to Aloha after she and Scarlett Johansson were attacked for portraying an Asian character in 'Ghost in the Shell'

At the 2019 Golden Globes, actress Sandra Oh took the time to highlight Hollywood's problem of whitewashing while praising the industry's progress toward diversity. In her monologue alongside Andy Sandberg, the actress also mentioned films like Emma Stone's Aloha and Ghost in the Shell.

Sandra Oh | Photo credit: @iamsandraohinsta via Instagram

Both films were heavily criticized for casting Emma Stone and Scarlett Johansson in roles that were originally intended for Asian characters. In response to the criticism, Stone spontaneously shouted an apology for her contribution to this significant problem in the film industry.

Emma Stone apologizes at the Golden Globes in light of criticism of Hollywood's whitewashing

When co-host Sandra Oh spoke about diversity in Hollywood and its representation on screen at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, she emphasized the importance of “Crazy Rich Asians,” which was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.

Crazy Rich Asians | Image credit: Warner Bros.

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