Hollywood often hires those who don't ask questions, says Susan Sarandon

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Mar 10 2018 | 6:00 PM IST
Veteran actor Susan Sarandon believes Hollywood has often rewarded "mediocrity" as the movie business does not prefer artistes who question the norms.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 71-year-old actor said there was "no room" for exploration in any sphere of showbiz - film, television or the theatre.
"It's certainly not a requirement to be smart in my business... Mediocrity is rewarded time and time again. A lot of the time you're hired because you don't ask questions.
It takes more time to ask questions, it takes more time to fight for something with integrity," Sarandon said in a Q & A session after the screening of her documentary "Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story" in the UK.
The "Feud" star added women should have the choice to make their decisions, but at the same time, be able to steer clear of "a Harvey Weinstein situation".
"I think that we can't condemn someone, we can't slut-shame somebody for embracing their seductiveness. But, at the same time, you want to have enough power and economic stability to able to say no, to not be in a Harvey Weinstein situation where your work is held hostage and you're forced to do things you don't want to do," she said.
The documentary narrates Lamarr's life story but focuses on her talents as an inventor - most notably, for developing a radio guidance system during World War II that became the basis of today's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Mar 10 2018 | 6:00 PM IST

Next Story