Cate Blanchett says MeToo dead, gender gap at Cannes
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- Cate Blanchett said at Cannes that the MeToo movement “got killed very quickly,” implying its momentum has faded.
- Cate Blanchett reported that daily headcounts on film sets still show roughly 10 women to 75 men, underscoring ongoing gender imbalance.
- Cate Blanchett highlighted that women with platforms can speak out, whereas “average” women on the street are silenced, pointing to systemic abuse beyond Hollywood.
- Festival heads (Thierry, Alberto, and Cameron) signed a pledge to increase representation at major festivals, which Blanchett welcomed as a positive step.
- Cate Blanchett announced she will collaborate with director Brady Corbet on an upcoming film.
- Selena Gomez is slated to star in Brady Corbet’s next film, as reported by InSneider.
Why it matters: Female filmmakers and crew members stand to gain from the pledged representation boost, while the continued 10‑to‑75 gender ratio underscores a systemic barrier that hampers diverse storytelling and audience appeal, and the festival pledge could shift programming toward more inclusive voices.
