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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    Most harassment apologies are just damage control. Dan Harmon’s was a self-reckoning.Most harassment apologies are just damage control. Dan Harmon’s was a self-reckoning.
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    Why the Community creator’s apology for sexually harassing writer Megan Ganz led to her forgiveness.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Rose McGowan on awards show protests: “That’s a Band-Aid to make yourself feel better”Rose McGowan on awards show protests: “That’s a Band-Aid to make yourself feel better”
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    One of Hollywood’s most outspoken voices against sexual abuse is skeptical that the system can be changed from within.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Jimmy Kimmel, reluctant health care evangelist, doesn’t want credit for helping save ObamacareJimmy Kimmel, reluctant health care evangelist, doesn’t want credit for helping save Obamacare
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    Also: why hosting the Oscars is “like getting into a hot tub.”

    By Caroline Framke
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    Golden Globes host Seth Meyers nailed his monologue by letting others tell his best jokesGolden Globes host Seth Meyers nailed his monologue by letting others tell his best jokes
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    With “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell,” Meyers made a smart choice to relinquish the microphone when it counted.

    By Caroline Framke
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    6 winners and 5 losers from the 2018 Golden Globes6 winners and 5 losers from the 2018 Golden Globes
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    Winners: Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri and Oprah. Losers: The Post and E!

    By Alissa Wilkinson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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    The Golden Globes and the controversial group ​that decides the awards, explainedThe Golden Globes and the controversial group ​that decides the awards, explained
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    Who decides on the awards, and why does it matter?

    By Caroline Framke
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    “That’s my mission — to level the playing field”: Lena Waithe on lifting marginalized voices“That’s my mission — to level the playing field”: Lena Waithe on lifting marginalized voices
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    The Emmy-winning writer of Master of None and The Chi discusses the Hollywood pipeline and joining Time’s Up.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Stephen Colbert on Trump: “I love my country more than I love a good joke”Stephen Colbert on Trump: “I love my country more than I love a good joke”
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    The Late Show host isn’t exactly grateful he has so much material to work with right now.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Ryan Murphy on why it’s “not an option” to cast cis actors in trans rolesRyan Murphy on why it’s “not an option” to cast cis actors in trans roles
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    The producer, who assembled a record-breaking trans cast for FX’s Pose, is excited to find new talent.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Louis C.K. spent 8 years at FX. The network says it never heard of any accusations against him.Louis C.K. spent 8 years at FX. The network says it never heard of any accusations against him.
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    FX recently completed an investigation into C.K.’s time as one of their most prolific producers.

    By Caroline Framke