Tag: Academy Awards
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Kristen Stewart: Neglect of female filmmakers is an industry emergency
Actor’s impassioned call for change at a pivotal industry gathering Kristen Stewart delivered a pointed critique of how female directors are treated in Hollywood, calling out what she described as “the violence of silencing” and arguing that the film industry is “in a state of emergency.” Speaking at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, Stewart joined other…
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Kristen Stewart Speaks Out: The Violence of Silencing Female Directors is an Emergency
Hollywood’s Silent Crisis: Kristen Stewart Addresses Women Directors Actress and devoted advocate for gender equity, Kristen Stewart, took the microphone at a high-profile industry event to address what she described as a systemic neglect of female directors. Speaking at the Academy Women’s Luncheon, she framed the issue as a “state of emergency” for women in…
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Diane Ladd Dies at 89: Remembering a Versatile, Trailblazing Actress
Celebrated actress with a vast or ached career Renowned for her formidable presence and a career spanning more than six decades, Diane Ladd passed away at the age of 89. The news was confirmed by her daughter, Laurie, who shared memories of a life devoted to the craft and to family. Ladd’s consistent work across…