Chapter 1088: Imperceptible
If it weren't for Anthony's devotion to her old man, Leila would have wondered if he had been sent by someone from somewhere else. Isn't it really hurting her to ask her so bluntly about a topic that everyone deliberately ignores?
Well, she also has to admit that it is through such a topic that pokes directly at the dark side that the Golden Globe Awards can be removed from the attention.
"Sexism is something that I think happens in every country, more or less. When it comes to Hollywood, I think even if I don't say it, everyone will see it very clearly, such as how much difference is between the salaries of actors and actresses of the same level. ”
Anthony chuckled inwardly and looked at her in some surprise. He asked that sharp question just now, but he actually thought that with the ability of the little boss, he could use more humorous and witty words to confuse the past. Unexpectedly, she answered, and directly threw out a question that many people knew, but had been ignoring.
Looking at the boss's breezy face, he suddenly felt that she might be in the next big game of chess.
So the day after the interview, "Entertainment" appeared on time on the newsstands in the streets. In a prominent position, there is a shocking headline written in the headline: "Hollywood director Leila Moran claims that sexism is the norm".
Of course, this is a title that has been decided with Leila's approval, otherwise this amazing title alone would be enough for the old man to take Anthony in front of him and criticize him severely.
At the moment when the Golden Globe Awards are at their highest, Lyra's remarks at this time immediately made readers excited. However, after they bought the newspaper and read the content above, they found that the accusation of "sexism" did not refer to the Golden Globe Awards, the culprit in everyone's mind, but a bigger target Hollywood!
In the report, in order to cooperate with Leila's interview, "Entertainment Home Daily" also listed many top male and female stars and put their salaries on it. Accurate numbers can immediately put the problem that Leila has elaborated on in front of the reader's eyes, as long as you are not a person who doesn't even know the numbers, you can see how big the salary gap between male and female stars of the same level is.
"It turns out that it's really so bad, it's really terrible!" I don't know how many ordinary people who don't know anything about it let out an emotional exclamation after reading the report.
But this kind of salary is something that people in Hollywood circles are used to. Everyone does this, if you don't do it, won't you offend others? And there is no reason for a 20 million male star to accept a salary of 10 million to act in your movie, unless it is a particularly good script or director. Similarly, it is impossible for the producer of the movie to directly increase the price of a 10 million female star to 20 million.
No one is wronged, and no one will say anything about this little thing. If you exclude Leila, you will find that Hollywood is still a world controlled by men, and women who want to mix in this circle have to follow the rules set by men.
If Leila hadn't been rich, powerful, and well-off, it would have been an unlikely task for her to get out at such a young age.
It is conceivable that the report of "Entertainment Home Daily" detonated the topic at once.
People are happy to discuss these things, anyway, it's not their mixed circles, and it's interesting to mess up a little bigger.
But in Hollywood circles, there is not as much confusion about reporting as the outside world thinks. It can be said that how to go will go, no one will say anything more on the issue of unequal pay, even those female stars.
They also want higher salaries and more share, but they also know what their status in Hollywood really looks like. If you lose the opportunity to act in a movie because of this kind of thing, then what's the use of having a higher salary?
As a result, a strange situation has been formed inside and outside the circle, that is, the discussion outside is in full swing, but there is not even a splash inside.
In fact, Leila deliberately made her words clear, and she really wanted to help Hollywood women get the rights they deserved. Unfortunately, there are basically no people willing to fight side by side with her, which inevitably makes her feel a little disappointed.
"Don't despair, they have their problems. Roy knew she was uncomfortable when he heard her sigh and saw her searching for related topics on the Internet. If it was himself, he was obviously fighting for others and wanted to help them seek welfare, but he stood up by himself, but he didn't even have a person to help and shout, and he definitely didn't feel good.
Leila shook her head, not wanting to continue the conversation. Even if you have a bunch of topics in your heart that you want to talk about, you end up not wanting to say anything.
Tiredness is her deepest feeling at this time.
Roy rubbed her hair: "In this world, or in Hollywood circles, many people can't help themselves. You want women to get what they deserve, but you forget about their helplessness. ”
Seeing that she finally had the meaning to listen to herself, he continued with a smile: "They still need to work and take on the show. Do you think that if they do speak out on your side, will anyone be willing to go to them? That means you have to pay at least twice as much as you used to. But if you change someone who doesn't agree with you, they will save half of the money, what do you think will happen with such a choice?"
Without waiting for her to answer, he gave the answer: "The people who support you will not even have the initial salary, and they will not receive the invited script." Even if you can give them a chance, how many movies can you make a year? How many actresses can you use in your entire company a year, do you think you can help them?"
Leila doesn't deny that he has some truth in what he says. She can indeed use the "normal" price to invite female stars to join, but with the money and resources, she prefers to use the artists under her own company.
People are realistic, and they must see their own path clearly before they can go on. There are few stupid actors who can mix in the circle of stars, how can they stand up at such a time?
Leila could understand their thoughts and worries, but she was still a little depressed. Looks like she's still taking too big a step.
In fact, in a place she didn't know, because her appearance still affected the Hollywood film industry.
Since a few years ago, film companies have begun to find that female directors are not as bad as they think, and they can still give them some opportunities. At the same time, because "Kill Bill", which is known as the ultimate in violent aesthetics, Hollywood has also seen the charm of big heroine films, so it is willing to develop some films of female protagonists, instead of blindly clinging to male lead movies.
All of this happened imperceptibly, and Layla didn't know it. After knowing that she was too anxious, she gradually put this matter behind her, because the more important thing to care about is about to begin, that is, the list of nominees for the 82nd Oscars is finally out!