Kristen Stewart Voices Frustration Over Gender Inequality in Filmmaking
Oscar-nominated actress and filmmaker Kristen Stewart, known for her work on The Chronology of Water and as a longtime Chanel muse, delivered a passionate keynote at the Academy’s Women’s Luncheon hosted by Chanel.
Reflecting on a 2016 moment when she accepted an award at Elle’s Women in Hollywood, Stewart recalled her hope for a future without the need for special recognition of women. That future remains elusive, and she openly expressed her frustration:
“I would be remiss if I didn’t say how much I look forward to a time when there’s not a need for a special night for women.”
At the event held on the Academy Museum’s Dolby Family Terrace, surrounded by a star-studded and predominantly female audience including Kate Hudson, Sarah Paulson, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Stewart highlighted the urgency of the situation.
She paid tribute to the woman who inspired her directorial debut—the adaptation of Lidia Yuknavitch’s The Chronology of Water, which premieres next month. Addressing the crowd, she remarked on the powerful sight of so many women gathered together:
“It’s absolutely sick to see you all here in your flesh.”
Event Highlights and Audience
- The luncheon featured prominent actresses like Tessa Thompson, Zoey Deutch, Claire Foy, and Felicity Jones.
- Stewart’s keynote emphasized the state of emergency in the film industry for women filmmakers.
Kristen Stewart’s Directorial Debut
Stewart’s adaptation of The Chronology of Water marks her first feature as a director, showcasing her multifaceted talent beyond acting.
Summary
Kristen Stewart passionately highlighted the slow progress for women filmmakers, calling the industry’s gender inequality a crisis needing immediate attention.
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