Hewson cited the Television Academy’s gendered categories for the decision.
“There’s not a place for me in the acting categories,” said Hewson, 27.
“It would be inaccurate for me to submit myself as an actress.
Liv Hewson on ‘Yellowjackets’.Paul Sarkis/SHOWTIME
It neither makes sense for me to be lumped in with the boys.
It’s quite straightforward and not that loaded.
I can’t submit myself for this because there’s no space for me.”
Because we all understand that implicitly would be insulting.
you’re able to keep things as they are right now I just won’t be participating."
(Hewson’s character was given an adult counterpart in season 2, played by Lauren Ambrose.)
And I very gently and respectfully ask that people get their gears turning a little."
EW has reached out to the Television Academy for comment.
Earlier this year,& JulietstarJustin David Sullivan also opted out of Tony Award considerationdue to the gendered categories.
