women in Hollywood

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

In an article about the Me Too movement a sticker on a sign post reads "However I dress, wherever I go, yes means yes and no means no."

Did #MeToo Really Work?

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Six years after the birth of the movement, how does our culture respond to celebrities who have faced abuse allegations?…

June 13, 2023

An image of Cicely Tyson in "How To Get Away With Murder" in an article about her legacy as a Black actress. (Image via Google Images)

Cicely Tyson Is the Legend Who Leveraged History

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

To honor her epic cinematic journey, let’s acknowledge the life and legacy of a truly influential figure.…

February 14, 2021

Illustration by Emmalia Godshall for an article on Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie and the Prevalence of Ageism Against Women in Hollywood

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

The uproar over the revelation that the 'Euphoria' star has perhaps hidden her real age has led to a much-needed conversation on society's troublesome attitude regarding aging actresses.…

October 28, 2020