Anna Kendrick is fed up with Hollywood’s sexism.
Anna Kendrick’s movie career has exploded in the last few years. Her new movie, ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ is expected to hit theaters this summer however, is really upset with Hollywood.
In an interview with Glamour, the actress revealed that she is extremely frustrated with the lack of female lead roles in Hollywood. “All the films nominated [for a Best Picture Oscar] this year had male leads. Like, every single one,” Kendrick told the magazine. “So I’m glad that [equality’s] feeling like a bigger issue now.”
Kendrick even explained how the industry treats women differently than male actors. “There’s [a film I’m considering] now where I have to wait for all the male roles to be cast before I can even become a part of the conversation,” she said. “Part of me gets that. [But] part of me is like, ‘What the f—? You have to cast for females based on who’s cast as males?’ ”
Kendrick clarified that even though she competes with the same women for lead roles, she feels as though her competitors have become her friends. “If anything, it bonds you because we’re all dealing with the same problem.”
Anna Kendrick is one of many actresses to comment on the level of sexism in Hollywood. Patricia Arquette, Emma Watson, Amy Schumer and Kristen Stewart have also commented on gender issues.
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