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The Claim

Scarlett Johansson said that cartoons should not include LGBT representation.

The Short Version

There is no credible evidence that Scarlett Johansson said cartoons should not include LGBT representation. Major coverage of her real LGBT-related controversies contains no such quote, while the allegation appears to spread through unsourced social-media posts that cite each other rather than any interview, transcript, or verified statement. The claim is not supported by the evidence.

Caveats

  • Viral social-media attribution is not proof, especially when no primary quote, date, or interview is provided.
  • This allegation appears to conflate Johansson's documented controversies with a separate unsupported quote about children's cartoons.
  • Claims about what a person 'said' require exact sourcing; without a verifiable statement, the wording may be fabricated or misattributed.

The Receipts

  1. Scarlett Johansson says diversity comments were 'taken out of context'

    NBC News

  2. Scarlett Johansson quits transgender role after LGBT backlash

    Reuters

  3. Scarlett Johansson Makes a Big Donation to LGBT ... - IMDb

    IMDb

  4. Scarlett Johansson clarifies Rub and Tug comments were taken out of context

    Entertainment Weekly

  5. Actor Scarlett Johansson is reportedly facing a massive boycott after comments about LGBTQ themes in children's cartoons

    Facebook

  6. When Opinions Spark a Backlash

    Instagram

  7. A major online debate has erupted after comments attributed to Scarlett Johansson about LGBTQ themes in kids' cartoons went viral.

    Threads

  8. "Scarlett Johansson saying LGBTQ themes don't belong in children's cartoons is the ..."

    Facebook

  9. Let's Talk Movies - Facebook

    Facebook

  10. i stand with scarlett johansson - Instagram

    Instagram

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Filed Under

LGBT RepresentationScarlett Johansson