America Ferrera delivers moving speech at Critics Choice: ‘We are all worthy’

Ferrera said the best use of storytelling is to “hold the truth that we are all worthy of being seen”.
America Ferrera delivers moving speech at Critics Choice: ‘We are all worthy’
America Ferrera accepts the SeeHer award during the 29th Critics Choice Awards (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

America Ferrera delivered a powerful speech, comparable to her monologue in Barbie, about representation in the industry as she accepted a Critics Choice Award.

The actress received the SeeHer award from Barbie star Margot Robbie at the 29th Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles, for advocating for gender equality, portraying characters with authenticity, defying stereotypes and pushing boundaries.

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