Yellowstone’s Forrie J. Smith Skips SAG Awards Over COVID Protocols – The Hollywood Reporter
Forrie J. Smith Says He Won’t Join Yellowstone companions as they walk down the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards later this month due to the requirement that all attendees present proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19.
“I want to apologize to all of you for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards – I didn’t mean to offend anyone,” Smith said in a video posted on his Instagram account. “I am unvaccinated and required to be vaccinated to be at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.”
The actor continued, “I am not vaccinated. I will not be vaccinated. I haven’t been vaccinated since I was a kid. I do not vaccinate my dog; I do not vaccinate my horses. I’ve never had a flu shot – I never will. I believe they compromise your immunity. “
Smith, who played farmer Lloyd Pierce on the Paramount Network hit TV series, said he wishes he could wear cowboy hats and boots on the red carpet to represent “my culture and heritage.” “. He then added on vaccinations, “I just don’t believe in that stuff.”
A representative for the network did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Smith’s video appears to have been deleted.
Yellowstone was nominated for best drama group before the February 27 ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. Smith, who recurred for the first two seasons before becoming a regular, was among the actors nominated for the show; Also on the list are Kelsey Asbille, Wes Bentley, Ryan Bingham, Gil Birmingham, Ian Bohen, Eden Brolin, Kevin Costner, Hugh Dillon, Luke Grimes, Hassie Harrison, Cole Hauser, Jen Landon, Finn Little, Brecken Merrill , Will Patton, Piper Perabo, Kelly Reilly, Denim Richards, Taylor Sheridan and Jefferson White.
The SAG Awards COVID-19 protocols are described on the organization’s website as follows: “All attendees with tickets will be required to present proof of immunization along with a booster shot ( if eligible), evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR laboratory test within 48 hours of the event, and a negative (rapid) antigen test on the day of the event. ”
Equal The Hollywood Reporter Reported exclusively earlier this month, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has no intention of asking for proof of vaccinations for attendees of the 2022 Oscars to be held at the Dolby Theater. on March 27. A negative PCR test or a negative rapid antigen. Testing may be required.
