Scots Oscar hopeful fears night of Trump-bashing

Other actors, however, can’t wait to see a night of Trump-bashing.

British actor David Harewood, 51, who starred in TV shows Homeland and The Night Manager, said he supported Oscar winners who wished to criticise Mr Trump.

“Any attempt to bash Trump is good,” he said. “It’s going to be a fun night. Definitely get your recorders out for some fun speeches.”

Meanwhile, London- born pop singer Jessie J, 28, said the Oscars were a “perfect situation” to address political issues that “people are avoiding talking about”.

She said: “Artists and performers and people in the limelight have to reflect the times. If you’re not outraged, you’re not listening.”

Tonight’s Academy Awards take place on the back of a fresh White House controversy.

A number of news organisations, including the BBC, CNN and The Daily Mail, were banned from a White House press briefing in a move that has angered free speech supporters.

Trump’s press secretary Sean Spicer – who enforced the media ban – has since revealed President Trump will not be watching the Oscars.

The televised Los Angeles bash is expected to be dominated by success for the movie La La Land – which has earned a whopping 14 award nominations.

Mr Mackenzie’s film – which stars Jeff Br i dges, 67, and Chris Pine, 36 – tells the story of t wo bro t h e r s who carry out a series of bank robberies to save their family ranch.

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