Hannah Berner’s brief red carpet interview with Megan Thee Stallion at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party has sparked controversy. The conversation, lasting just over a minute, saw Berner repeatedly mention themes of violence and anger, despite Megan’s attempts to steer the discussion towards positivity. This led to a significant backlash, with 50% of viewers criticizing the interview. Berner later apologized, acknowledging her choice of words was careless and could be interpreted as microaggressions. She expressed regret for not choosing a different word than “fight” to describe the impact of Megan’s music. The interview, while not a complete disaster, highlighted the need for better media training for Berner. Megan Thee Stallion, who has faced personal challenges including being shot by her former boyfriend Tory Lanez in 2020, aimed to keep the conversation light at the Oscars afterparty.
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