Sandra Bullock is joining many of actresses in Hollywood that are speaking out against discrimination and the issue of unequal pay.
Sandra Bullock is joining Jennifer Lawrence and Kate Winslet in addressing issues in Hollywood with female actresses. Bullock is speaking out against discrimination and the issue of unequal pay. Bullock expressed her thoughts on the issue and explained that she believes the issue is bigger than money and that the payment issue is a bi-product of sexism.
During an interview with Variety, Bullock addressed the issue head on.
"It’s a bigger issue than money. I know we’re focused on the money part right now. That’s just a byproduct. I keep saying, Why is it that no one is standing up and saying you can’t say that about a woman? We’re mocked and judged in the media and articles. Really, how men are described in articles versus women, there’s a big difference. I always make a joke: Watch, we’re going to walk down the red carpet, I’m going to be asked about my dress and my hair while the man standing next to me will be asked about his performance and political issues," explained Bullock.
Bullock has had an extensive career and won an Oscar for role in The Blind Side but she added that ten years ago on the set of a film, she really experienced sexism and that moment has stayed with her throughout her career.
"My mother basically raised me as, “Women can do everything men can do. Don’t get married. Blaze your own trail.” And I didn’t think others thought any differently. I always thought we are all equal, and we are. I was actually doing a film about 10 years ago, and I found myself yelling and being angry. And I was like, “What is happening to me?” I was literally fearful. And I realized, it’s because I’m female. It dawned on me. At that day and age, at that point in my career, it was the worst experience I ever had," said Bullock.
Bullock is currently staring in Our Brand in Crisis and is set to appear in the upcoming all female reboot of Ocean's Eleven.