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Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner has found herself at the center of an online controversy after a recent event where she read the children's book Secret Pizza Party to an audience of young listeners. The reading took place during a Save the Children event, an NGO.
Although Garner has not commented on the matter publicly, responses to it on the internet have been quick and have generated polarized opinions.
Netizens give mixed reaction to Jennifer Garner reading 'Secret Pizza Party'
Secret Pizza Party is a children's book about a raccoon who craves pizza and steals it. The book promotes secrecy as an element of the humor, which did not sit well with some commentators.
An Instagram user @emily_flosi expressed her disappointment by writing,
"This book is creepy and weird"
Some argue that the theme of keeping secrets could be problematic, especially in an event linked to child welfare. In addition, it has come to light through reports of critics that the FBI has previously tagged "pizza" as a term in some criminal communications, providing more fuel for speculation about the act of reading.
On the other hand, supporters contend that Secret Pizza Party is no different than a child's book, designed to be fun for children's joy. They also state that it is a familiar and popular story, which has been enjoyed by children and adults. Some fans have expressed their disappointment that an event meant to promote literacy and child engagement has been overshadowed by controversy.
A user on X commented,
"Whats this all about a secret pizza party? Teaching kids to keep secrets......"
Another X user wrote,
"Secret Pizza Party"? This is sick."
Another user commented,
"Very disturbing"
Another X user shared his thoughts by writing,
"A book teaching kids to keep secrets at an event tied to an investigation? Hollywood always tells on itself...people just need to pay attention."
Another user reacted,
"Jennifer Garner is one of the biggest disappointments ever. I remember back when she was a young actor she was liked by many. Now many years in Hollywood she got the woke mind virus."
Jennifer Garner, who has had a successful career in Hollywood with notable roles in Pearl Harbor (2001) and Catch Me If You Can (2002), is admired for her work on and off the screen. Despite her positive reputation, this recent incident has sparked mixed reactions online. Though some of the users on social media have defended her, others have even gone as far as to label her behavior "disgusting."
Jennifer Garner has not commented on the criticism or controversy. It is still to be determined whether she will issue a statement. Meanwhile, the debate over the book’s appropriateness and the circumstances surrounding the event continues to unfold, with strong opinions on both sides.
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