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Connie Britton Claps Back After People Criticized Her Golden Globes Statement Sweater

The actress stands by the sentiment that "poverty is sexist."

By Jenny Berg Jan 11, 2018, 2:18 PM ET

Connie Britton didn't just wear all black to the 2018 Golden Globes. To further use fashion as a vehicle for political statements, the actress paired a flowing maxi skirt with a cashmere sweater by Lingua Franca, which had the phrase "poverty is sexist" stitched onto its front.

The sweater in question caught fans' attention not only for its slogan, but for its hefty price tag. Some Twitter users posted comments that called out the seeming irony of a $380 sweater that addresses poverty. Here's one example:

So I wanted to purchase @conniebrittonâs âpoverty is sexistâ #GoldenGlobes sweater, but when I looked it up, it costs $380.... is it just me or does that seem ironic?

Ps- all @linguafrancanyc sweaters are $380, so I couldnât get @IMKristenBellâs either :/ pic.twitter.com/vlKyEzO1Z0
— Kathryn Baker (@kathrynnbakerr) January 9, 2018

Another social-media user accused Britton of "hypocrisy" by choosing to spend $380 on a sweater, instead of donating that sum directly to a family in need.

So the trendy âPoverty is Sexistâ sweater, worn last night by Connie Britton, sells for $380. How many people in poverty could afford one? What could that $380 done for a family in poverty? Itâs all Leftist hypocrisy and look at me I care. They donât.
— Kirby Wilbur (@KirbyWilbur) January 9, 2018

But, Britton was quick to respond to the unfavorable remarks. The SMILF actress shared that the sweater's designer donates $100 from each purchase to Camfed, which works to break the cycle of poverty in Africa. Plus, Britton pointed out, the average red carpet gown typically costs around $5,000.

For those concerned with the price of my Globes sweater I just don't think a $5000 gown would have added to the conversation in the same way. And @linguafrancanyc who designed it, inspired by @ONECampaign, is donating $100 of each purchase to @camfed https://t.co/9pwJwPecNd
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 10, 2018

Britton's stylist Erica Cloud also defended her client's choice to wear the statement-making top. Speaking to PeopleStyle, Cloud said: "I fully support that move because I think that’s what this is about, right? The more I thought I about it, I thought it was genius and brilliant and I thought, this is the conversation we’re supposed to be having. It’s not really about the clothing, it’s really about the message."