LAHORE- Model Eman Suleman has swiftly become known for being valiant, blunt, and always being vocal about social issues.
She previously opened up about sexual harassment in the show biz industry, this time she took to social media to announce that she is not too pleased about being a part of a platform that is also recognizing the works of an ‘alleged sexual harasser’ by nominating them alongside her.
In a video message shared on Instagram, the model said: “I was extremely honoured to be nominated for the Lux Style Awards. What I’m going to say next is probably going to result in a lot of eye-rolls and vitriol. [But] I do not wish to be part of an accolade that is shared with an alleged harasser. I feel no joy. Maybe give the nomination to someone who feels happy about it. I don’t. I am basically done.”
In the caption, Eman clarified that she did not send in her portfolio for the nomination and that she’s done with the industry’s lenient behavior towards supporting sexual predators.
While she does not name the person she spoke about, social media users were quick to comment under her video initiating that she is alluding to recent harassment allegations within the entertainment industry.
As she predicted, some on social media denounced her, but many also praised her for standing up for her beliefs.
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More power to you! Not many people have the guts to do this. So much respect, support & love your way.
There is no place to celebrate a sexual harasser. #LuxStyleAwards should realise the importance of the issue & take actions accordingly. #BoycottAliZafar #MeToo #LSA2019 https://t.co/SccZ8yjU8k— Zaibi (@Zaibii12) March 31, 2019
There’s a reason Eman Suleman is a queen. She refuses to acknowledge her nomination in the LSAs because they’ve also nominated ali zafar and she doesn’t want to share platform with a harasser.
— Faizan. (@merabichrayaar) March 30, 2019
Well done @eman_anjum ! Model Eman Suleman refuses to accept her LSA nomination coz they nominated Ali Zafar too! Cheeti! #LSA2019 Shame on you @LuxStyleAwards ! This needs reporting @dawn_images @InstepToday https://t.co/Wo0BqPtyod
— Fizzah Rizvi (@FizzahRizvi) March 30, 2019
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