Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Cate Blanchett has stated that the #MeToo movement in Hollywood was "killed very quickly," despite its initial momentum in addressing gender equality. During a panel at the Cannes Film Festival, she expressed disappointment that the movement’s impact has waned, noting that film sets still often consist of "10 women and 75 men" a decade after the movement gained prominence. Blanchett has been a vocal advocate for gender parity in the industry .
Julianne Moore, speaking at the Cannes Film Festival’s *Women in Motion* event, emphasized that true gender equality in the film industry remains distant. She accepted an award for her advocacy work, highlighting ongoing disparities in representation and opportunities for women in cinema .
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