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Variety reports:

The Razzie Awards have introduced an age limit for nominations following blowback after 12-year-old Ryan Kiera Armstrong (pictured above) was nominated for Worst Actress.

In a statement, Razzies founder John Wilson apologized and confirmed Armstrong’s name has been removed from the ballot. He also said that going forward under-18s would not be eligible to be nominated for the awards.

There was strong criticism after the Razzies — which celebrate the “worst” performances and films of the year — nominated Armstrong for her performance in “Firestarter.”

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Razzies Apologize for Nominating 12-Year-Old Actor, Introduce Age Limit for Nominationshttps://t.co/0E61BzrUQp

— Variety (@Variety) January 25, 2023