America Ferrera Calls on Hollywood to “Find Our Courage” in Current Political Moment: “Be as Brave as the Characters We Write”

America Ferrera Says It's Time for Hollywood to 'Stand Up and Use Our Voices' Amid a Tense Political Climate

America Ferrera issued a rallying call to her fellow stars during the Critics Choice Association’s 5th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema and Television, where she asked her peers to use their talents for good amid a tense political climate. The “Barbie” star, who was onstage as the recipient of the Trailblazer Award at Friday’s ceremony, used her moment in the spotlight to remind those in attendance of the power they have as members of Hollywo…

America Ferrera Urges Hollywood to Be as ‘Brave as the Characters We Play’

When accepting the Trailblazer Award from the Critics Choice Association’s 5th annual Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television, America Ferrera took the opportunity to call on artists across Hollywood to use the power of storytelling to empower communities in “a day and age where discourse and conversation are failing to create connection and empathy and understanding.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Barbie star recalled a conversat…

America Ferrera Calls on Hollywood to “Find Our Courage” in Current Political Moment: “Be as Brave as the Characters We Write”

'The Lost Bus' star was honored at the Critics Choice Association's Latino Celebration, alongside Andy Garcia, Anthony Ramos, Oscar Isaac, Dolores Huerta and Tonatiuh.