Cynthia Erivo Called Sunny Hostin to Explain Why ‘The View’ Host’s Comments on Cornell 7 Case Sparked Backlash: ‘Lead With Empathy’ and Not the Law — SkimNews
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- Cynthia Erivo called Sunny Hostin to explain why Hostin's viral segment on the Cornell 7 sexual assault case sparked backlash, urging her to 'Lead With Empathy' and not the law
- Sunny Hostin revealed the phone call on The View's 'Behind the Table' podcast, as reported by Entertainment Weekly
Why it matters: A celebrity-to-host private call going public highlights how high-profile commentators are now being held accountable for how they discuss sexual assault cases on daytime TV, with Erivo—a Wicked Oscar nominee—stepping in to redirect the conversation toward survivor empathy.
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