Actresses are put in roles as objects of desire: Portman

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.