As Jason Momoa Pleads People to Help Maui, Oprah Stumbles into New Controversy after Film Crew Forced to Turn Away from Wildfire Shelter
The massive fires in Hawaii’s Maui, which caused many locals to be displaced and without shelter, shocked and astounded everyone around the globe, including celebrities like Jason Momoa, who is Hawaiian by birth. To spread the word and get as much support as possible from his home people, the actor is doing everything in his power.
Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson have stepped up to aid the people in Maui by doing their part, either by boosting the encouraging and supporting sentiments online or by supplying the necessities for those who don’t have a roof over their heads. The philanthropist has become embroiled in a controversy in the midst of all of this. Let’s learn more.
Maui officials clarify the Oprah Winfrey controversy situation
Oprah Winfrey was one of the people who stepped up and decided to visit the shelters in Maui and ask the residents about what essentials they need to keep them comfortable in such tragic and tough times and provide them with supplies. But recently it was reported that the host along with her camera crew from CBS News, had been turned away from visiting a shelter for survivors at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.
The Country of Maui took to its official Facebook page to share the situation,
“To clarify, Oprah was able to visit our shelter and we thank her for instructing media journalists and camera crews to remain outside. We welcome Oprah to continue to uplift our community’s spirit and give her aloha to victims of the tragic disaster.”
The statement from the officials continued, “Her visit inside of the shelter today was truly heartwarming and we appreciate her understanding of our policy of having no camera crews or reporters accompanying dignitaries and celebrities in our emergency shelters. Mahalo.”
The host asked her camera crew to wait outside, after which she was given entry to the complex and she spent some time with the survivors. The statement mentioned after she turned her camera crew away and went inside the shelter herself,
“Out of respect for those who have come to seek safety and shelter at emergency shelters, our policy remains that no media are given access. We welcome Oprah to continue to uplift our community’s spirit and give her aloha to victims of the tragic disaster and appreciate her understanding of our policy of no camera crews or reporters in our emergency shelters. Mahalo.”
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Dwayne Johnson joins Jason Momoa and Oprah Winfrey in amplifying support for Maui
The former WWE star and actor Dwayne Johnson also took to his social media to share a message of support and encouragement for the residents of Maui as he said in the video,
“I know that, by now, all of you around the world have seen the destruction and devastation that has hit our Hawaiian islands — our island of Maui — and I’m completely heartbroken over this and I know all of you are too.”
He continued to say, “Everything that I’ve seen transpire over these past couple of days, everything that continues to transpire hour by hour, minute by minute, it’s all heartbreaking.”
Johnson further mentioned that all the local families and everyone going through a tough time should stay strong as resilience and resolve is in everyone’s DNA and we will get through this. He also sent his support and love for the people in Maui, uplifting their spirits and asking them to hold onto the hope for better tomorrow.
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“Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now”: Jason Momoa
The Aquaman actor, Jason Momoa, who has been on board to share the latest news and vital information from his native land, urged people not to travel to Maui for a vacation to preserve resources for the victims of the wildfire.
He said,
“Maui is not the place to have your vacation right now. Do not convince yourself that your presence is needed on an island that is suffering this deeply. Mahalo to everyone who has donated and shown aloha to the community in this time of need.”
The video he shared states, “The devastation from the wildfires will have a lasting island-wide impact on Maui’s resources. Our community needs time to heal, grieve & restore. That means the fewer visitors on the island taking up critical resources that have become extremely limited, the better.”
Momoa has also shared ways people can help people in Maui.
Source: Deadline
