Scarlett Johansson is responding to the backlash she received after making comments about politically correct casting.

“An interview that was recently published has been edited for clickbait and is widely taken out of context,” she said in a statement to The Advocate. “The question I was answering in my conversation with the contemporary artist, David Salle, was about the confrontation between political correctness and art. I personally feel that, in an ideal world, any actor should be able to play anybody and Art, in all forms, should be immune to political correctness.”

“That is the point I was making, albeit didn’t come across that way. I recognize that in reality, there is a widespread discrepancy amongst my industry that favors Caucasian, cisgendered actors and that not every actor has been given the same opportunities that I have been privileged to. I continue to support, and always have, diversity in every industry and will continue to fight for projects where everyone is included.”

The actress was recently cast in the upcoming film Rub & Tug, in which she had been cast to play the trans gangster Dante Tex Gill. Trans actresses including Jamie Clayton, Trace Lysette, and Jen Richards came after Scarlett, claiming she was taking roles away from trans actors.

Eventually, Johansson dropped out of the role.