“I was not sensitive, my initial reaction to it,” she said.
In hindsight, I mishandled that situation.
I was not sensitive, my initial reaction to it, Johansson toldVanity Fair.
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According to stars like Jen Richards (HBOsMrs.
When Johanssons initial statement on the matter was released, it only exacerbated the situation.
I wasnt aware of that conversation I was uneducated.
So I learned a lot through that process.
It was a hard time.
It was like a whirlwind.
I felt terribly about it.
To feel like youre kind of tone-deaf to something is not a good feeling.
At the time,Johansson inevitably dropped out of the roleand issued a much more thoughtful reply.
But, the moment still seems to linger in our periphery.
Allen hasrepeatedly deniedFarrows claims.
Regarding Allen, Johansson toldVF, I do understand how that is triggering for some people.
But just because I believe my friend does not mean that I dont support women, believe women.
I think you have to take it on a case-by-case basis.
You cant have this blanket statement I dont believe that.
But thats my personal belief.
Thats how I feel.
Read the full interview with Johansson inVanity Fair.
