Cate Blanchett is spilling on why the MeToo movement fizzled fast in Hollywood. The star voiced her thoughts during a chat at Cannes, pointing to lingering gender gaps on sets. She dropped some eye-opening numbers that still ring true today.
Cate Blanchett expressed disappointment that the MeToo movement “got killed very quickly” after revealing systemic abuse across industries. Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, she wondered why voices with platforms shut it down despite the power it held for change. The Tar actress noted how the average person saying “me too” got sidelined, leaving problems unsolved.
