Fact Check: Tom Hanks, Taylor Swift Did NOT Boycott Oscars Over ‘Woke’ Policies

The recent claim that celebrity actor Tom Hanks and singer Taylor Swift boycotted the Oscars over its “woke” policies and declared “We stand for true talent” has been debunked as clickbait with no evidence to support it. While Hanks did not attend the 2024 Oscars, photos from an earlier event hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences show he was present. Swift, on the other hand, had just concluded a series of concerts in Singapore on the eve of the Oscars and was not expected to attend.

The claim originated from a post on Facebook and an article on republikalajm.com, both lacking any factual basis. Google searches for the alleged quotes yielded no credible results. Hanks’ absence from the Oscars was due to his attendance at a previous Academy event, while Swift’s absence was explained by her concert schedule.

The Oscars executive producer expressed no issues with Swift’s absence and even stated that she would be welcomed if she chose to attend. This fact check debunks the misleading claim and highlights the importance of verifying information before spreading it.