Demi Moore’s Golden Globe Win Highlights Hollywood’s Gender Gap
Moore’s speech was
“Exposing the ugly side of Hollywood” (New York Post)
“It’s hard to think of a more touching and impactful moment than Demi Moore winning Best Actress for The Substance” (VOGUE magazine)
and was praised and garnered attention.
What exactly does popcorn actress mean? VOGUE magazine explains:
“If popcorn films are evaluated more for their entertainment value and box office success than for critical acclaim or contribution to film theory, then a popcorn actress is one who tends to appear in such films.”
It is explained.
“Is being a popcorn actress objectively a bad thing? Not necessarily. (However) that said, it’s disappointing to think that an undeniably talented actor like Moore was made to believe she couldn’t contribute more to cinema or provide something better.”
And pointed out.
In Hollywood, there is an entirely different world for men and women.
Moore did not mention the producer’s name, but the fact that she had suffered from a form of power harassment-type comment from a producer who held power over Hollywood’s production and casting decisions was revealed for the first time, drawing attention.
At the end of her speech, Moore shared the message from the film The Substance:
“A woman once told me, during moments when I felt that I wasn’t smart enough, beautiful enough, thin enough, successful enough, or basically just not enough, ‘Remember this. You will never be enough, but if you lower the measuring stick, you can know your own value.'” She concluded with: “So today, I would like to celebrate this (award) as a testament to my wholeness, and as a gift for being reminded that I have a place in this world and that I’m doing what I love. Thank you very much.”
She concluded her speech with:
The comedian who hosted the award ceremony, Nikki Glaser,
“If a woman over 50 plays the lead role, it’s called a comeback. If a man over 50 plays the lead role, it’s ‘Congratulations, you’re going to be the boyfriend of Sydney Sweeney (a popular young actress).'”
Moore’s friend commented to the New York Post:
“What Nikki said is absolutely true. Hollywood is an entirely different world for men and women.”
It was commented that:
Moore’s revelation is hoped to be the catalyst for transforming Hollywood’s working environment. There is also anticipation over whether Moore can secure victory at the 97th Academy Awards all eyes are on her.
Written by: Ryo Sakamoto (Former head of Culture and Society Department, Tokyo Sports Newspaper) PHOTO: REX/Afro