Stars & Showbiz

Sexual abuse, part of Hollywood’s `backstage culture`.

Hollywood, the capital of American cinema, where many young actors dream of joining.

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The transformation of women in Hollywood

Although the United States has issued strict laws and requirements on gender equality, somewhere in this country there still exists inequality for women.

At the 2017 Cannes Awards, the `Best Director` category went to a female director, Sofia Coppola with the film The Beguiled (roughly translated: Those who thirst for love).

(Source: irishfilmcritic.com)

Another prominent nominee at Cannes is director Aaron Sorkin’s debut film, Molly’s Game.

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These are just two of many works with female central characters.

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Voice of insiders

Strongly influenced by the character Molly, a month after the Cannes awards ceremony, Jessica Chastain officially became a spokesperson for women in Hollywood.

(Source: Rowan Chestnut)

Of course, in order to have enough strength and confidence to speak up, Chastain had to stay silent for a long time.

Even though she knew that after speaking out about the current state of Hollywood, her career might be affected, that didn’t scare Jessica Chastain.