Michelle Williams, Redface, Ruth Hopkins [PHOTOS]: Native American 'AnOther' Cover Photo Sparks Controversy, Compared to Blackface, Magazine Responds

Ruth Hopkins, an American Indian columnist and tribal attorney, has taken a firm stand against AnOther magazine's photographs featuring Oz: The Great And Powerful star Michelle Williams in Redface. Hopkins writes, "Just as Blackface is never okay, Redface is never okay. Ever." She is confused as to why the actress posed for these photos and why the magazine had the idea in first place. She recently wrote an article on Jezebel affirming her case.

Here is a brief excerpt from her article (but do read the rest):

 Dressed in a braided wig, dull beads, and turkey feathers while sporting a decidedly stoic expression, AnOther Magazine and company ups the ante by putting Michelle in a flannel shirt, jeans, and what appears to be some sort of academic or legal robe. I smell an attempt to portray reservation nobility. Are they endeavoring to capture the spirit of the American Indian Movement (AIM) circa 1973? Is this an ad for the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) or the American Indian College Fund (AICF)? Nope. It's a 33 year old white actress hyping her latest Hollywood project by wearing a cheap costume designed to make her look like she's the member of another race.

In the article, Hopkins also mentions that Williams' latest film, Oz: The Great and Powerful, is based on the works of L. Frank Baum who was a white supremacist that called for the extermination of all Native Americans. Hopkins says this fact is "adding insult to injury."

After hearing about these accusations, AnOther Magazine responded to these claims by stating: "While we dispute the suggestion that the image has a racist subtext in the strongest possible terms, we're mortified to think that anyone would interpret it that way."

The magazine also notes that the aim of the pictures was to show "different imaginary characters," saying that "all the characters in the story were inspired by multiple fashion and cultural references, characters and eras, as well as by our admiration of Ms. Williams as one of the most respected and talented actresses of her generation."

There have yet to be any comments from Michelle Williams or any of her representatives. 

CLICK HERE for the AnOther photo shoot featuring Michelle Williams as different characters.