Catherine Hardwicke Reflects on Twilight Success and Industry Challenges for Women Directors

Catherine Hardwicke, director of Twilight, revealed that after the film's success, she was given a mini cupcake as a congratulatory gift, highlighting the gender inequality in the film industry where male directors receive substantial rewards like cars or deals, whereas women often receive minimal recognition. Despite the film's massive success, she was also dropped from the sequel and faced challenges in her subsequent projects.