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Jodie Foster; Bella Ramsey
People

Jodie Foster has some praise for Gen Z while applauding Bella Ramsey's 'authenticity'

Jodie Foster may have some problems with Gen Z, but the "authenticity" brought by young stars like Bella Ramsey is something she greatly admires.

LGBTQ&A Podcast: Gaby Dunn on How Hollywood Ignores Queer Women
People

Gaby Dunn: Hollywood Ignores Queer Women

The YouTuber and best-selling author discusses the industry's lack of enthusiasm for queer female content.

Hollywood Women
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Hollywood Women Launch Coalition to Fight Harassment

The coalition includes a multi-million dollar fund to sue in cases of harassment in any industry.

Showtime
Women

Hollywood's Women Demand Equal Pay

The industry used to condescend and call them "starlets," but now more and more of the ladies who appear on the big screen and on television want to be paid the same as their male costars.

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Survey: 94% of Women in Hollywood Experienced Sexual Harassment

A new survey uncovered staggering results concerning inappropriate behavior in the entertainment industry.

Geena Davis
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How 'Thelma & Louise' Helped Geena Davis Change Hollywood for Women

The Oscar winner and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media spoke with The Advocate about the new doc This Changes Everything. 

Kate McKinnon as Debette Goldry
Women

Does Kate McKinnon's Debette Goldry Help or Hurt Women in Hollywood Today?

McKinnon's aging actress is hilarious, but it's not clear if the satire highlights ongoing issues for actresses.

Oscars
Voices

2018 Oscars: A Rerun of the Grammys' Meaningless Lip Service to Women

Harvey Weinstein might be gone, but women's voices are still nearly silent in Hollywood.

Jenifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence to Create #MeToo Docu-Series

She's teaming up with news anchor Catt Sadler to explore discrminiation against women in Hollywood.

AMY ADAMS
Women

Amy Adams Does Not Want to Be Your 'Headline About Pay Equality'

During The Hollywood Reporter's annual actress roundtable, Adams pointedly told the journalist to stop putting women on the spot and to start asking Hollywood producers the tough questions. 

Director Annette Haywood Carter filming 'Savannah' with Sam Shepard
film

The Comeback of a Queer Female Director Who Put Angelina Jolie on the Map

Annette Haywood Carter, currently enjoying a return to filmmaking, discusses the growing influence of women directors and LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.

We Are Orlando Video Alexander Stamm
Pride

Where I Was When I Heard About Orlando

Filmmaker Alexander Stamm drew thoughtful, candid responses about the tragedy from men and women walking the streets of West Hollywood.

How This Queer Woman Became One of the Best Stunt Drivers in the Industry
Feminism

How This Queer Woman Became One of the Best Stunt Drivers in the Industry

Zandara Kennedy is one of the few women and queer stunt performers in Hollywood. Now she’s helping to open doors for other marginalized people in the industry.

Hannah Gadsby
Women

Hannah Gadsby Slams 'Good Men' to Mostly Silent Hollywood Audience

The lesbian comedian behind this summer's searing Netflix special Nanette continued to lambaste the patriarchy at the Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment event.

Jodie Foster
film

Jodie Foster: Women Execs Partly to Blame for Lack of Female Directors

The lack of women helming big-budget movies is due to Hollywood’s long-term “neglect,” and female executives have been part of the problem, says the out filmmaker.

Sport Clubs Bring LGBTQ+ People Together After Lockdown
Health

Sport Clubs Bring LGBTQ+ People Together After Lockdown

As the pandemic winds down, athletic groups are helping queer people reconnect.

Lena Waithe
Women

Lena Waithe Says Time's Up to Fight Against Harassment for Queer Women

The out, Emmy-winning Master of None star has signed on to a part of the legal defense fund to help LGBT women and women of color. 

Melanie Kohler
Women

Brett Ratner's Accuser Isn't Backing Down

While several famous women have accused the Rush Hour director of sexual misconduct, he chose the one with the least star-power to fight against. That didn't stop her.

Eden the Doll and Jaslene Whiterose and Joslyn Flawless
Crime

Two Men Charged With Hate Crimes in Attack on L.A. Trans Women

The women were assaulted, robbed, and subjected to anti-transgender insults.

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A Century of Hollywood Lesbians

Boze Hadleigh opened the closet on some of Hollywood's most famous lesbians. Twenty-three years later, he's doing it again.