‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ London Premiere Protested by Anti-Domestic Violence Groups

The London premiere of raunchy movie Fifty Shades of Grey was marred by protest groups campaigning against domestic violence on Thursday night.

Members of the Fifty Shades is Domestic Violence campaign group descended on Leicester Square in the British capital armed with placards, balloons, T-shirts and a large banner to protest against the film’s portrayal of a kinky relationship while the stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan walked the grey carpet.

Other individuals held up placards to condemn the film for allegedly glamorizing domestic violence, with one sign reading, “#BlueAboutGrey – because some Ana’s don’t survive their Christian’s (sic)”.

#BlueAboutGrey because of the victims that didn't survive to abusive relationships pic.twitter.com/8bDdtvux4V

— PAO MAGUEY ن (@PaoMagup) February 13, 2015

Someone is protesting "sexual abuse" in the film with the hashtag #blueaboutgrey at the #FiftyShadesOfGreyPremiere pic.twitter.com/PaKYMlAvyA

— Daily Star (@Daily_Star) February 12, 2015

We're #BlueAboutGrey at the UK Premiere because #50ShadesIsAbuse. #50dollarsnot50shades #ItsOnUs pic.twitter.com/6dz9jqhNFf

— Alejandro Orbezo (@aorbezo) February 12, 2015

Director Sam Taylor-Johnson addressed the calls of domestic violence to U.K. TV show Good Morning Britain, saying, “We took a very definite approach towards empowering Anastasia and she goes on a sexual exploration, but it’s one she goes on willingly and she consents throughout.”

Stars including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, author E.L. James, former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts and singer Jamelia also attended the premiere.

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures