Cate Blanchett laments that #MeToo movement ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood
Cate Blanchett expressed concern that the #MeToo movement has lost momentum in Hollywood during a discussion at the Cannes Film Festival. She highlighted the disparity between those with platforms to speak out and the average person who feels silenced. Blanchett also emphasized the need for a more diverse environment on film sets and the importance of addressing past harms when collaborating with controversial artists.
- ▪Cate Blanchett stated that the #MeToo movement 'got killed very quickly' in Hollywood.
- ▪She noted that there is a significant imbalance in gender representation on film sets.
- ▪Blanchett advocated for working with 'problematic' artists if they are willing to acknowledge and repair past harms.
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
- ▪ Blanchett says #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood 'got killed very quickly' — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ 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 Says, “MeToo Got Killed Very Quickly” And That “A Systemic Layer Of Abuse” Remains — Deadline
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