Alanis Morissette has explained her absence from this weekend's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where she was slated to pay tribute to Carly Simon alongside Olivia Rodrigo.
In an Instagram Story posted last night (November 7), Morissette cited sexism as the reason for Rodrigo ultimately performing their "You're So Vain" duet solo: "I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women."
As per Variety, Morissette did participate in rehearsals on Friday (November 4) ahead of deciding to pull out of the performance, which was filmed on Saturday (November 5). The event celebrating the Rock Hall's class of 2022 saw Dolly Parton perform "Jolene" with Judas Priest, among others.
Since no official lineup was ever announced, much of the live audience was unaware that Morissette was supposed to take the stage with Rodrigo, whose rendition of "You're So Vain" apparently was lengthier than most of the other solo performances included in the show, including Sara Bareilles's preceding take on Simon's "Nobody Does It Better."
"There are some misinformed rumblings about my not performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend," Morissette began in her Instagram post. "Firstly, I have to say how much I adore Carly Simon and Olivia Rodrigo and Dolly Parton and Janet Jackson and Pat Benatar and Sheryl Crow and Pink and Brandi Carlile and Sara Bareilles — and all the amazing people and artists who were there," she wrote, naming most of the women who were performing or being honoured at the ceremony.
"I have spent decades in an industry that is rife with an overarching anti-woman sentiment and have tolerated a lot of condescension and disrespectfulness, reduction, dismissiveness, contract-breaching, unsupportiveness, exploitation and psychological violence (and more) throughout my career," the artist continued. "I tolerated it because nothing would stop me from connecting with those who I cared about and resonated with. I live to serve and connect with people and so over the years I sucked it up on more occasions than I can count in order to do so. It's hard not to be affected in any industry around the world, but Hollywood has been notorious for its disrespect of the feminine in all of us."
She added, "Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women. I have had countless incredible experiences with production teams with all genders throughout my life. So many, and so fun. There is nothing better than a team of diverse people coming together with one mission. I'll continue to show up in those environments with bells on. :)"
Though she has yet to make any direct accusations of any specific behaviour, it's clear that the singer-songwriter did not feel like the atmosphere of the telecast was an affirming one.
Morissette has certainly been through the wringer in her many years in the music industry, alleging to have been a victim of statutory rape in last year's Jagged documentary — a production she likewise condemned for its "salacious agenda."
In an Instagram Story posted last night (November 7), Morissette cited sexism as the reason for Rodrigo ultimately performing their "You're So Vain" duet solo: "I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women."
As per Variety, Morissette did participate in rehearsals on Friday (November 4) ahead of deciding to pull out of the performance, which was filmed on Saturday (November 5). The event celebrating the Rock Hall's class of 2022 saw Dolly Parton perform "Jolene" with Judas Priest, among others.
Since no official lineup was ever announced, much of the live audience was unaware that Morissette was supposed to take the stage with Rodrigo, whose rendition of "You're So Vain" apparently was lengthier than most of the other solo performances included in the show, including Sara Bareilles's preceding take on Simon's "Nobody Does It Better."
"There are some misinformed rumblings about my not performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend," Morissette began in her Instagram post. "Firstly, I have to say how much I adore Carly Simon and Olivia Rodrigo and Dolly Parton and Janet Jackson and Pat Benatar and Sheryl Crow and Pink and Brandi Carlile and Sara Bareilles — and all the amazing people and artists who were there," she wrote, naming most of the women who were performing or being honoured at the ceremony.
"I have spent decades in an industry that is rife with an overarching anti-woman sentiment and have tolerated a lot of condescension and disrespectfulness, reduction, dismissiveness, contract-breaching, unsupportiveness, exploitation and psychological violence (and more) throughout my career," the artist continued. "I tolerated it because nothing would stop me from connecting with those who I cared about and resonated with. I live to serve and connect with people and so over the years I sucked it up on more occasions than I can count in order to do so. It's hard not to be affected in any industry around the world, but Hollywood has been notorious for its disrespect of the feminine in all of us."
She added, "Thankfully, I am at a point in my life where there is no need for me to spend time in an environment that reduces women. I have had countless incredible experiences with production teams with all genders throughout my life. So many, and so fun. There is nothing better than a team of diverse people coming together with one mission. I'll continue to show up in those environments with bells on. :)"
Though she has yet to make any direct accusations of any specific behaviour, it's clear that the singer-songwriter did not feel like the atmosphere of the telecast was an affirming one.
Morissette has certainly been through the wringer in her many years in the music industry, alleging to have been a victim of statutory rape in last year's Jagged documentary — a production she likewise condemned for its "salacious agenda."
