Hollywood megastar Morgan Freeman is taking heat after leading the opening ceremony at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Freeman, 85, helped open the tournament Sunday by narrating a piece called The Calling at Doha's Al-Bayt Stadium."We gather here as one big tribe and Earth is the tent we all live in," the actor told the crowd.
The idea that Freeman welcomed all to a nation criticized for its laws against women and LGBTQ people as well as its treatment of migrant workers has many of the actor's fans upset. "For a man who played Nelson Mandela – who knew better than anyone the impact and importance of isolation on a country and its success on the ground to change that nation’s policy – it is so disappointing to see #MorganFreeman take the money and support an oppressive regime," one person posted to Twitter.
For a man who played Nelson Mandela - who knew better than anyone the impact & importance of isolation on a country & its success on the ground to change that nation's policy - it is so disappointing to see #MorganFreeman take the money & support an oppressive regime😥 #Gutted"@morganfreeman very disappointed, some people will do anything for money. Won't watch #shawshankredemption again," another user tweeted.
"Morgan Freeman should be ashamed. How much they pay you? How much is your integrity?" one person questioned."Never rise your voice to talk about of minorities. You just lost that privilege."
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