Razzies Apologize for Nominating 12-Year-Old Actor After Backlash, Introduce Age Limit For Noms

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Razzies Apologize for Nominating 12-Year-Old Actor After Backlash, Introduce Age Limit For Noms
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After facing criticism for including 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong on their list of nominees, the Razzies have made yet another improvement to their parody awards program. The Golden Raspberry Awards, a club known for honoring what they believe to be the worst movies and performances of the year, came under fire for placing the “Firestarter”…

After facing criticism for including 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong on their list of nominees, the Razzies have made yet another improvement to their parody awards program.

Armstrong’s name was taken from the ballot, Razzies creator John Wilson said in a statement, and he apologized. Under-18s will no longer be permitted to submit nominations for the awards, he added. The razzies are already mean-spirited & classless, but to nominate a kid is just repulsive & wrong. Why put a kid at risk of increased bullying or worse? Be better.Gary Coleman, who was nominated for “On the Right Track” in 1982 at the age of 14, and Macaulay Culkin, who was frequently the subject of criticism, were both nominated in 1995 for “Getting Even With Dad,” “Richie Rich,” and “The Pagemaster.

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