Overview

• During a festival press interview for Luca Guadagnino’s After the Hunt, a reporter asked if Me Too and Black Lives Matter were “done” but directed the question only to Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield.
• Ayo Edebiri interjected to answer, saying the movements are not finished and highlighting ongoing daily work by activists despite reduced mainstream coverage.
• Roberts replied, “It’s not done,” and Garfield said the movements are “still absolutely alive,” aligning with Edebiri’s assessment.
• Clips of the exchange went viral on social platforms, with widespread praise for Edebiri and criticism of the reporter’s choice to exclude her.
• Reporter Federica Polidoro posted an Instagram statement defending her approach, rejecting accusations of racism and saying she may seek legal protection over online attacks.