Actresses are put in roles as objects of desire: Portman

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jan 14 2017 | 7:42 AM IST
Natalie Portman says actress are still objectified in the film industry.
The 35-year-old Hollywood star may have been cast in numerous challenging roles and been able to play rich female leads, she thinks the movie business still has a long way to go in terms of the parts on offer for actresses in mainstream movies.
"We're having a problem with female leadership - in business, in government, in storytelling. I think it has to do with being a boss. We're still having a problem, first with women in that position, and second there are so many obstacles in their way.
"We are so often put in roles as objects of desire, with a male view, as opposed to subjects of desire with complex weaknesses, and moments of strength and focus - and you can be all of those things.

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First Published: Jan 14 2017 | 7:42 AM IST

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