Gillian Anderson accused Hollywood of sexism
The X-Files Star Gillian Anderson believes it is `` unacceptable '' sexism still flourishes in Hollywood as it does in society. In an outspoken interview with Red magazine, the actress spoke of blatant gender discrimination, citing as an example the discrepancy in the amount of her fee and what was paid to her TV partner, David Duchovny. `` In the beginning, the difference was huge. ... But that happens all the time in Hollywood, '' Anderson said, adding that it wasn't until three years later that their fees were equal to Duchovny's. Anderson also noted that “sexism is an integral part of our society”: “Some things are unacceptable in the modern world in relation to women. It doesn't matter if you're pretty or a shrew, if you're wearing a short skirt means `` you ask yourself. '' Anderson is currently promoting the second season of the BBC serial killer thriller Crash, in which he stars alongside rising star Jamie Dornan (Fifty Shades of Gray) ). The actor's popularity is growing rapidly, and the public is now less interested in FBI agent Dana Scully. `` Looking at the first season, people asked, 'Who is this guy? Is he a former model or something like that? ” Nobody wants to talk to me about the X-Files anymore. All questions – about Jamie Dornan, '' the actress joked. Anderson is currently movieing the NBC series Hannibal. In March 2014, the series " Crisis " featuring the actress, which was closed after the first season due to low ratings. The second season of Crash will return to BBC Two this fall. The Topic of Article: Gillian Anderson accused Hollywood of sexism. |
