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Speaking out when you see injustice takes a lot of courage, no matter who you are.
These stars were brave enough to speak out against sexism when they saw it in their profession.
Maybe they can inspire you to do the same!
Read on to get pumped up about ending sexism, one role model at a time.
I too look forward to the day when the numbers are different."
She told interviewers, “I believe in equal pay, first of all.
We’re not even in that realm yet.”
“This is a problem that is in every single industry,” she said.
These romantic comedies are not working anymore…
This is the true heart of equality."
Let’s hope her words herald a changing era in Hollywood where women’s voices can be heard.
She wrote a scathing essay called “Why Do I Make Less Than My Male CoStars?”
for her friend Lena Dunham’s feminist magazine,Lenny Letter.
“I love strong women…That’s a very attractive thing,” Cooper toldET.
“It’s a bigger issue than money; that’s just a byproduct,” BullocktoldVariety.
It’s not getting better for me."
inThe Shriver Report, as part of a larger report on sexism in the nation.
In this short but poignant think piece (why is Beyonce so good ateverything?)
‘Yonce also has a history of penning feminist-leaning lyrics into some of her top hits.
“[The problem] is to do with the distribution of films and how they are financed.
Alba toldCosmopolitan UKthat she has experience difficulty as a woman in competition with men in the film industry.
“Women don’t get equal pay,” said the high-powered star.
“There are not as many women in government positions or business positions.
It’s just not equal.
And until there is equality, you’re going to feel that, in any industry.
But I was like, girls should have an equal seat at the table.”
Preach it, Emma!
These awesome celebrities decided to use their positions of power and fame to express an empowering message.
What will you use your voice to express?
