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“There's more empathetic representations than we're used to seeing. I honestly feel like in the early days of Hollywood, women did have those. Women had very traditional roles in society of wife and mother, but when they went to the movies, they got to see women be, like, really cool, amazing characters and femme fatales and all of this. And then there was just this systemic reaction where it was all about, "How do we make money?" And everybody wants to sell things to boys. And then women's entertainment became devalued in a way that I think is disrespectful and hurtful.”

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Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks, born on February 10, 1974, is an American actress, director, and producer. She gained widespread recognition for her performances in movies such as 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'The Hunger Games' franchise. Banks has also made a name for herself on the Broadway stage, where she has been nominated for a Tony Award. more

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