07:40 PST 20/20/2021
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Ryan Parker
“If people feel upset about anything, it’s our job to listen and encourage more conversations with other people who want to tell these stories,” says the actress.
Kate Hudson pops in Friday Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she discussed the critique of her latest film, Music.
The drama written and directed by singer-songwriter Sia is under fire due to the cast and depiction of autism.
Hudson, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance as Kazu “Zu” Gamble, said she felt the setback was an “important dialogue”, but noted that the film’s intended message was being conveyed.
“I think if people see the film, they will see the amount of love and sensitivity that has been put into it,” Huson told Kimmel.
Sia’s decision to portray Maddie Ziegler as a non-verbal character with autism, as opposed to an artist in the autism spectrum, caused major setbacks.
When Kimmel said she welcomed the larger conversation, Hudson noted that she felt ‘terrible’ that some people ignored the cast and portrayal of Ziegler’s character.
“The spectrum is so wide and needs to be approached with a lot more conversations and understanding of how we can be more representative, which is the best way to do that,” the actress told Kimmel. “We want to tell the best stories we can. There is no one who wants to upset anyone. If people feel upset about something, it is our job to listen and encourage more conversations with other people who want to tell these stories.”
Check out the interview below.