Jesus, I can only imagin the struggle. https://t.co/63XreGzADN
— Derlis A. González (@derlisagonzalez) September 28, 2015
I never get tired of hearing multi-millionaires complain about unfairness. https://t.co/UKeedCEG53
— Anne Wilson Smith (@EarlyGirlSC) September 28, 2015
Right? We could listen to it all day.
Today’s edition of celebrity lamentations has been brought to you by the letters S, B, N, and R. For Sexism — But Not Really:
Emma Watson puts Hollywood sexism in perspective with simple math http://t.co/nfLAuD6fGt pic.twitter.com/cIReql9i0Z
— Mic (@micnews) September 28, 2015
More on that “simple math” from Time:
Emma Watson has never been shy in expressing her support for women’s equality, especially when it comes to fighting back against the rampant sexism in Hollywood. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the actress used straightforward numerical facts to explain the inequality of gender representation in the film industry.
“I have experienced sexism in that I have been directed by male directors 17 times and only twice by women,” Watson said. “Of the producers I’ve worked with 13 have been male and only one has been a woman.”
With all due respect, Miss Watson … really? Like, REALLY?
@micnews That's not sexism. That's employment.
— mitrebox (@mitrebox) September 28, 2015
Psst. That's not sexism. https://t.co/JDoPGJNJsN
— RBe (@RBPundit) September 28, 2015
No. No it isn’t.
She's so oppressed! https://t.co/XrnUj9amHV
— Burg (@BurgerVonStadt) September 28, 2015
Forgive us if we’re not right there crying with her.
https://twitter.com/jycr753/status/648555524322148352
https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/648556280303501312
I have experienced sexism in that I have been given birth to by female mothers 1 time and male mothers 0 times https://t.co/7rbequXFOx
— Ride It Down (@Beer__Wolf) September 28, 2015
My reel was impeccable but @EmWatson beat me out for Hermione Granger. #WonderWhy https://t.co/3eER1KbCAt
— F. Bill McMorris (@FBillMcMorris) September 28, 2015
It’s just not fair!
How many times did men do her make-up? https://t.co/3eER1KbCAt
— F. Bill McMorris (@FBillMcMorris) September 28, 2015
@micnews Does that mean all the male actors who get male directors also experienced sexism?
— Cameron Frye (@anarchohindu) September 28, 2015
It's really too bad that she was forced to take those acting jobs. https://t.co/oCcmVpIoNR
— John Blackout (@SageCommander) September 28, 2015
Yeah, it’s a shame. It’s a damn shame.
Was she forced to do this? https://t.co/cdAVK3zpwI
— Greg Pollowitz (@GPollowitz) September 28, 2015
We’re gonna go out on a limb and say she had a choice.
@GPollowitz @micnews This ridiculous head-counting approach to sexism/racism doesn't hold water for anyone but the professionally offended.
— Brian Stewart (@BrianStewartOH) September 28, 2015
Sexism is real. But citing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that have netted you millions to claim you “get it” is deeply sad and cheap.
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) September 28, 2015
We’ve got to agree.
why is she being a sexist and not working with women directors? https://t.co/r5IBfFPtNz
— David Harsanyi (@davidharsanyi) September 28, 2015
@micnews Some might say you're being sexist by accepting more roles from men and not being inclusive of female directors.
— Charles T. (@crack_bass) September 28, 2015
Indeed. Some might. So, if Miss Watson is truly bothered by all the sexism — as she’s defining it — that she’s experienced, there’s something she can do about it:
So take a stand: Reject all future offers from movies directed by men. Give roles to people who want them. https://t.co/S4HmYslIBE
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) September 28, 2015
You know. In the interest of fairness.
