All articles tagged with #press interviews
Zoe Saldana said it’s frustrating when political questions are disproportionately asked of actors who are women of color, noting she often wants craft-focused inquiries and highlighting how gatekeepers and industry bias put extra pressure on marginalized voices; she spoke about these issues at Locarno Film Festival and called for more equal treatment in interviews and press Q&As.
Miles Teller says he stopped doing press profiles after a 2015 Esquire piece labeled him 'kind of a dick,' calling it a violation and mishandled; he continued Cannes promo for Paper Tiger but remains wary about how interviews are quoted or portrayed.
Jennifer Lawrence has decided to stop discussing politics publicly, including Donald Trump, to avoid fueling division and to protect her artistic work, instead choosing to express her political beliefs through her films and projects. She reflects on her past outspoken behavior, her growth, and her desire to maintain authenticity while navigating her career and personal beliefs.
Jennifer Lawrence has expressed her dislike for press interviews, revealing that her past candidness was a defense mechanism and that she feels she was rejected for her personality rather than her work. She has taken a break from Hollywood to focus on her well-being and is now returning to promote her new film, 'Die My Love,' with a more cautious approach to publicity.
Taryn Manning, known for her role in Orange Is the New Black, accused the show's staff of abusive behavior in handling her character's rape storyline during press interviews. Manning claimed that she was not prepared to discuss such a difficult topic and felt that she was being used as a spokesperson for rape. She called out the show's creator and executive producers for not adequately preparing her and expressed her frustration in a now-deleted Instagram video. Netflix and the show's producers have not yet responded to the allegations.