Ethan Hawke star of Boyhood addressed gender inequality in Hollywood during a recent interview on Larry King Now. Hawke was promoting his latest feature film, Good Kill, which opens nationwide on Friday.
The Wrap reported that during the interview Hawke was asked about his reaction to Patricia Arquette's Oscars acceptance speech. During the speech she brought up the gender inequality issue in Hollywood and that she wants equality with wage and rights for women in the industry.
“Patricia is a brass tacks, old-school feminist and I have so much respect for her,” Hawke said.
He went on to say that he has daughters himself and sees this issue differently because of them. "I have been making movies for 30 years. I’ve done probably more than 40 movies, and this year is the first time I’ve been directed by a woman. People think this gender equality thing has happened, but it’s fascinating having three daughters and seeing the world through their eyes. It really does turn you into a feminist," explained Hawke.
Not all of the topics discussed during the interview were on such intense topics, Hawke also explained that one of his not so smart career moves was turning down the chance to be in Independence Day, Entertainment Weekly added.
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