One of the most talented actresses on television right now is taking a stand against sexism in Hollywood.
In an interview with People, Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany said that sexism is so ingrained in the entertainment industry that she doesn't think any actress hasn't experienced it in some way.
Maslany went on to say that she can't even count the number of times she's dealt with sexism personally while working in Hollywood.
"Like being told, 'Let's not talk about that, sweetheart,' if I have an issue with being hit on by a 50-year-old when I was 17 and on set," she said. "It's never ending. Being put into this little outfit that showed my midriff in a scene where I'm supposed to be grieving the death of a family member, and it's like, 'Make sure that her belly button is showing' – it's just pathetic."
The actress added that she's constantly being told to wax her mustache or shave her armpits, which she refuses to do unless the role itself calls for that. However, Maslany ended on a positive note, saying that she thinks the industry is beginning to shift thanks to people finally getting fed up and taking a stand.
“There is a big shift happening, and I think we are at the messy puberty stages of it right now," she said. "It’s just about bringing that sensitivity, your emotional life and your understanding of humanity that women have that’s different to men.”
Maslany is one of several actresses who have spoken out against the treatment of women in Hollywood in the past months alone. Zoe Saldana recently discussed the issue, saying that a producer once hired her just because he found her attractive and not because of her talents. Twilight star Kristen Stewart called Hollywood "disturbingly sexist," and Emma Thompson spoke on the issue last month as well, saying that sexism in Hollywood is actually worse than when she was younger.
Tatiana Maslany stars on the BBC series Orphan Black, where she plays nearly all of the main characters of the show. She was finally nominated for an Emmy award this year for lead actress in a drama series.
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