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Sydney Sweeney's recent ad and her career choices have sparked discussions about the male gaze, women pandering to men in Hollywood, and the challenges women face in rebranding their images after being sexualized early in their careers. The discourse highlights broader issues of exploitation and societal expectations of women in the entertainment industry.
At the Elle Women in Hollywood event, Jennifer Lopez delivered a powerful speech about the challenges she faced in being taken seriously while pursuing various career endeavors. Other honorees, including America Ferrera, Jodie Foster, Taraji P. Henson, and Lily Gladstone, also reflected on the lack of representation and the struggles they faced as part of historically underrepresented groups in Hollywood. The event celebrated the achievements of women in the industry and highlighted the need for more diversity and inclusivity.
Jennifer Lopez reflects on her rise to fame in Hollywood, admitting that she wishes she had been more selective in her roles and worked with specific directors. As a Latina, she felt she didn't have the same opportunities as non-Latina actors. Lopez believes that women in Hollywood are taking more control of their careers and creating their own material, but acknowledges that there are still obstacles to overcome. She encourages actresses to take ownership and produce their own movies to tell the stories they want to tell.
Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski has opened up about her decision to quit acting, citing feeling like a "piece of meat" and being tired of making herself "digestible to powerful men in Hollywood." Ratajkowski fired her manager, acting agent, and commercial rep in 2020, saying she couldn't trust them and that they "all hate women." She has also written about the treatment of women in Hollywood in her best-selling book, My Body, and hosts the podcast High Low With EmRata.