Blanchett says #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood 'got killed very quickly'
Cate Blanchett expressed concern that the #MeToo movement in Hollywood has lost momentum and was 'killed very quickly.' Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival, she highlighted the ongoing male dominance in film sets and questioned why the voices of average women are often silenced. As Harvey Weinstein's trial continues, the legacy of #MeToo faces scrutiny regarding its impact on lasting change in the industry.
- ▪Cate Blanchett stated that the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was 'killed very quickly.'
- ▪She noted that film sets remain heavily male-dominated, with a significant disparity in gender representation.
- ▪Blanchett's comments come amid renewed scrutiny of #MeToo's legacy during Harvey Weinstein's ongoing trial.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 47 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Cate Blanchett: #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' — The Washington Times
- ▪ Cate Blanchett mourns how #MeToo got 'killed very quickly,' still 'systemic layer of abuse' — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Cate Blanchett Says #MeToo ‘Got Killed Very Quickly’ in Hollywood — Rolling Stone
- ▪ Cate Blanchett laments that the #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' in Hollywood - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Cate Blanchett laments that #MeToo movement ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood — The Sydney Morning Herald
- ▪ Cate Blanchett Says, “MeToo Got Killed Very Quickly” And That “A Systemic Layer Of Abuse” Remains — Deadline
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Cate Blanchett laments #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' in HollywoodTopic:Arts, Culture and EntertainmentMon 18 May 2026 at 5:45pmMon 18 May 2026 at 5:45pmMon 18 May 2026 at 5:45pmCate Blanchett at the 79th international film festival in Cannes, France. (AP)In short:Cate Blanchett says the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was "killed very quickly" and that momentum for change around sexual misconduct and gender equality has stalled.Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Blanchett says film sets remain heavily male-dominated.Her comments come as the legacy of #MeToo faces renewed scrutiny amid the latest rape trial involving Harvey Weinstein, whose conduct helped spark the global movement in…
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