Kristen Bell delivers strong Time's Up message in opening monologue at SAG Awards

Kristen Bell just delivered a strong opening monologue as the first ever host of the SAG Awards on Sunday.

Fronting a deliberately all-female presenter bill for the 2018 ceremony, The Good Place star presented a strong opening speech — and with the Time's Up and #MeToo movements against systemic sexual abuse in Hollywood gaining immense traction, Bell's monologue was always going to include a nod.

SEE ALSO: Alison Brie addresses sexual misconduct accusations against brother-in-law James Franco

Mid-way through Bell's monologue, she really hit the Time's Up button on the head.

“Everyone’s story deserves to be told — especially now," she said. "We are living in a watershed moment, and as we march forward with active momentum and open ears, let’s make sure that we’re leading the charge with empathy and diligence. Because fear and anger never win the race.” Read more...

More about Entertainment, Award, Sag Awards, Awards Ceremony, and Awards Show

from Mashable http://ift.tt/2rulb46