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Hunger Games Star Speaks Out About Racist Twitter Attacks—What Did He Say?

Exclusive! Find out what Dayo Okeniyi has to say about the bigoted attack on the record-breaking box office hit

By Marc Malkin Apr 01, 2012 11:52 PMTags
Dayo Okeniyi Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images

The stars of The Hunger Games aren't about to let racist Twitter vitriol ruin all the fun.

While Amandla Stenberg issued a statement about the controversy last week, Dayo Okeniyi hasn't said anything…until now!

Read on to find out what he told me at the Kids' Choice Awards

"I think this is a lesson for people to think before they tweet," said Okeniyi, who plays Thresh in the movie. "It's sad…We could now see where society is today. But I try not to think about stuff like that.

"Our movie did amazing numbers," he continued. "The response has been so positive and I just want to stay in that mindset. Whatever happens like that, I can just let it fall by the wayside."

And Okeniyi can keep appreciating the fans. He was recently sent a pair of underwear. "Someone asked me to sign it," he laughed. "I did it, because I love my fans that much."