Cate Blanchett Says, “MeToo Got Killed Very Quickly” And That “A Systemic Layer Of Abuse” Remains
Cate Blanchett expressed concerns that the MeToo movement has lost momentum and that gender imbalance persists in the film industry. She highlighted the disparity in representation on film sets, noting a significant majority of men compared to women. Blanchett also emphasized the need for continued dialogue about systemic abuse and praised festival leaders for pledging to improve representation.
- ▪Cate Blanchett stated that the MeToo movement was quickly diminished and gender imbalance remains prevalent in the industry.
- ▪She observed a significant disparity in gender representation on film sets, often seeing 10 women to 75 men.
- ▪Blanchett pointed out that while some women can speak out, many others do not have the same platform, highlighting a systemic issue.
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Cate Blanchett speaks on stage during the Cannes Film Festival Teresa Suarez/Pool/Getty Images “MeToo got killed very quickly,” Cate Blanchett reportedly said during one of the festival’s Rendez-vous conversations today in Cannes. As a result, the Oscar-winner maintained, gender imbalance is still wildly present in the industry. Related Stories Festivals ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere Photos: Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, James Gray, Miles Teller, Demi Moore & More News James Gray Gives Update On Scarlett Johansson’s Absence From ‘Paper Tiger’ Premiere In Cannes “I’m still on film sets and I do the headcount every day, and it is still…there’s 10 women and there’s 75 men, every morning. And I love men, but what happens is the jokes become the same.
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