Mark Wahlberg’s Troubled Past Comes to Light After SAG Win for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

Sunday night's Screen Actors Guild Awards saw the film Everything Everywhere All At Once dominate the ceremony, winning multiple awards including Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture.

While the cast celebrated their victories, social media users couldn't help but point out the irony of controversial actor Mark Wahlberg presenting the final award of the night.

Wahlberg, who has a history of hate crimes against Black and Asian individuals, faced backlash for being selected as the presenter for an ensemble made up predominantly of Asian actors.

Twitter users expressed their disappointment and questioned the decision, highlighting Wahlberg's past actions.

The actor's troubled history dates back to his teenage years when he was involved in several incidents of racial harassment and violence towards Black children.

In 1992, Wahlberg attacked a Black man, causing serious injuries.

However, it was his assaults on two Vietnamese-American men in 1998 that garnered significant attention.

He admitted to attacking one victim while making anti-Asian remarks and was charged with attempted murder.

Wahlberg ultimately pleaded guilty to felony assault and served a short prison sentence.

Despite these incidents, Wahlberg's career remained largely unaffected.

In 2014, he attempted to obtain a pardon for his convictions but was unsuccessful.

His recent appearance at the SAG Awards reignited discussions about his problematic past and raised questions about Hollywood's response to such controversies.

Viewers were particularly critical of Wahlberg presenting the award to an Asian cast, considering Hollywood's previous reactions to similar situations.

Comparisons were drawn to Will Smith, who was notably absent from the ceremony despite tradition dictating that the previous year's Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor winner presents the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor.

Twitter users highlighted the disparity between Smith's ostracism and Wahlberg's continued presence in the industry.

Adding fuel to the fire, Wahlberg's mispronunciation of the film Women Talking as “Women Are Talking” during his presentation further fueled speculation about his understanding and respect for diverse cinema.

It seems that Wahlberg still has a long way to go in terms of rehabilitating his public image.

The controversy surrounding Wahlberg's involvement at the SAG Awards raises important questions about accountability and the industry's willingness to address past wrongdoings.

While Everything Everywhere All At Once's win was undoubtedly significant for Asian representation in film, the presence of Wahlberg as the presenter served as a reminder of the persistent challenges faced by marginalized communities in Hollywood.

It remains to be seen whether this incident will lead to further discussions and actions regarding the inclusion and recognition of diverse voices in the industry.

As Hollywood continues to grapple with issues of representation and diversity, incidents like these serve as reminders of the work that still needs to be done.