Scarlett Johansson will no longer be an ambassador to Oxfam, Sky News reported Thursday.
This sad news occurred because Oxfam objected to J0hansson doing commercials for SodaStream, an Israeli owned company that operates a factory on the West Bank. Most of Sodastream’s employees are Palestinians.
Sky News reports:
“Scarlett Johansson has respectfully decided to end her ambassador role with Oxfam after eight years,” a statement from the actress said.
“She and Oxfam have a fundamental difference of opinion in regards to the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement. She is very proud of her accomplishments and fundraising efforts during her tenure with Oxfam.”
Oxfam said it accepted Johansson’s resignation and that it is “grateful for her many contributions”.
The charity said: “While Oxfam respects the independence of our ambassadors, Ms. Johansson’s role promoting the company SodaStream is incompatible with her role as an Oxfam Global Ambassador.
Johansson will appear in a SodaStream advertisement during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2.