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Scarlett Johansson turns down Marine Corps Ball invite, but sends champagne
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Sgt. Dustin L. Williams will have to find another date to the Nov. 10 Marine Corps Ball. His first choice, A-lister Scarlett Johansson, won't be able to make it. In an exclusive statement to Zap2it, Johansson writes:
I feel incredibly honored to have been invited to the Marine Corps Ball by Sgt. Dustin L. Williams. Not only does Sgt. Williams deserve recognition for his bravery, selflessness and dedication to the United States and its people, but he also displays a cheeky talent for film making.
Sgt. Williams, unfortunately due to prior commitments I will not be able to attend the Ball with you this year but I am sending you a case of Moet and Chandon with gratitude. In my absence, I raise a glass to you and all the men and women of the U.S. Marine Corps, past and present, in thanks for your continued commitment to preserving the safety of our nation. -- ScarlettWilliams' invitation to Johansson to the ball was only one of the latest in a string of YouTube invites from Marines asking various celebrities to attend the annual Marine Corps black tie event.
Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake were the first to be asked, and accept. "Terminator" star Linda Hamilton also accepted her invite. Betty White sent her regrets and, as far as we know, Miley Cyrus hasn't yet responded to her invitation.
When we asked Williams what he would do in the event Johansson said "no," he replied, "If I was told she could not attend, I would understand. I would not believe the invitation would be denied without good cause. With her current career I would imagine Scarlett Johansson is a busy woman."
What a guy.
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She should have sent a domestic sparkler, if she really wanted to be patriotic.
^ but don't forget France has always been our stong ally, and helped us win the Revolutionary War!!
It was a good invite, but I don't blame her for turning it down, at least she did so in a classy way!!
I think Scarlett handled it just right which is why I admire her even more. I too was in the military, U.S. Navy Submarine Service (POLARIS) for a brief time and understand both sides. Just as the military have their job to do so do celebrities with their busy work schedules. Thank you Scarlett and Dustin for making us proud.
I don't recall any reports that Linda Hamilton was invited. She offered to step in for Betty White after she wasn't able to accept. Are you saying the Marine accepted Linda Hamilton's offer?
apparently, they can't win any wars. so, let's party!
yo scarlett has nothing better to do, if your movie schedule is in the way then make time. god forbid you go to the marine corps ball with the guy, you know he only serves your country while sacrificing his own freedom just to keep you safe! but you know what, that doesnt matter anymore to most people. people praise these celebrities like they are heroes or something! no they arent, the real heroes are the ones on the battlefield getting shot at. So you know what, scarlett you should keep your champagne, save it for your other celeb buddies...you know...the ones acting like marines on the BIG SCREEN. I bet you go to a movie premier with them.........
@disgruntled
You’re being ridiculous. The citizens of the United States don’t owe you anything beyond our constitutional rights; and, a taxpayer funded paycheck. What would be nice is a respectful form of gratitude for a very generous, thoughtful gift bestowed upon your formal celebration. Your sense of citizen harassment and entitlement worry me. This is an instance that falls under violation of fundamental common sense; or, more colloquially “looking a gift horse in the mouth” and being ridiculously disrespectful. Your chosen job is to serve American citizens, not to be owed anything beyond constitutional rights and liberties of Americans; or, feel entitlement towards them.
Both my parents are veterans. They never talk about it. Or ever expect anything the way gen y does. Whine and are often very weak.