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Razzie Award founder John Wilson has apologised to 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong for nominating her in the Worst Actress category for her performance in last year's film Firestarter. He also added that actors under 18 would not be considered for nominations any more. The organisation, which annually nominates the worst in film, received backlash from film fans and former and current child artistes who condemned their bullying of a young actor. (Also read: Razzies nominates 12-year-old for Worst Actress, Ana de…

Paul Archuleta / Getty Images The Golden Raspberry Awards, more commonly known as the Razzies, were forced to issue an apology for the second year in a row due to backlash over the nomination of 12-year-old actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong. This latest comes on the heels of the parody awards issuing Bruce Willis his very own category in 2021, which was swiftly rescinded after the 67-year-old’s aphasia diagnosis was later revealed. Following the Razzies announcements this week, which coincides annually with the…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeThe Razzies have responded to criticism about nominating 12-year-old actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong in the “worst actor” category.On Monday (23 January), the Razzies – formally known as the Golden Raspberry Awards – announced their nominations for 2023 ahead of the Oscars.In the worst actor category, the award’s organisers nominated Armstrong for her performance as a pyrokinetic child in…

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