Actress Anna May Wong shattered a glass ceiling by starring in an American major motion picture 97 years ago. But nearly a century later, representation issues still plague Hollywood.
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BAFTA, Just Like Golden Globes, Shuts Out Women Directors
But there’s some progress: The Director’s Guild of America reports more women directing TV shows.
Michelle Williams Delivers Powerful (and Personal) Speech at Golden Globes
The acclaimed actress spoke about the freedom of personal choice – as a mother and a voter – while accepting her latest award.
Oprah Just Featured Products Made by 23 Women (Yes, Lady Gaga Is One of Them) in Her Gift Guide
The media queen released her 2019 holiday gift guide – and a third of it is brought to us by women entrepreneurs.
Why ‘Harriet’ Just Scored $12 Million at the Box Office
The biographical feature film – which had women in lead roles both on and behind the camera – performed better than expected during its opening weekend. But we shouldn’t be surprised.
Geena Davis Offers 1 Possible Solution for Getting More Women on Screen
As the Academy recognized the achievements of women at its Governors Awards, honoree Geena Davis offered an idea for how to turn the tide toward equality.
How Equal Pay Stole the Show at the 2019 Emmys
Actress Michelle Williams made America’s ongoing pay gap between men and women employees the topic of the night at the 71st annual awards show.
How Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba and Other Powerful Women Are ‘Normalizing’ Bringing Baby to Work
Several Hollywood actresses are leading the charge to make bringing babies to work more commonly accepted.
How Olivia Wilde Got 18 Studios to Bid on Her New $20 Million Movie
The new director is said to have shrewdly leveraged her in-demand status to secure an almost unheard backend deal.
Sing it, Ariana: What the Pop Superstar Showed Us About Dealing With Negative Emotions
The world-famous performer opened up about the difficulties of keeping up with professional responsibilities while dealing with personal struggles.
Arya the Entrepreneur? Here’s What One ‘Game of Thrones’ Actress is Doing Now
Maisie Williams, the actress who brought fan-favorite character Arya Stark to life, is taking the tech startup world by storm and helping fellow creatives grow their talent networks.
Rihanna Just Made Fashion History, Joining Other Powerhouse Women in a New Trend
The performer and business owner just broke a serious glass ceiling in the fashion world for women of color. She’s also the latest celebrity to turn star power into sales.
Taylor Swift’s Social Media Posts Are Mysterious — and Incredibly Strategic
The singer has captured the attention of millions through cryptic-yet-savvy social media updates. How can women entrepreneurs similarly intrigue clients and customers?
Martha Stewart Proves She’s a Fearless Woman in Hilarious Ad for New VH1 Cooking Show
The 77-year-old business mogul shows no signs of slowing down – as the ad for her new cooking competition show demonstrates. That’s the kind of spirit we want to see more of in the world.
Marvel Superhero Movie ‘Captain Marvel’ Wins Big at the Box Office, for Women in Film
“Captain Marvel” soared to the top of the box office this past weekend, in the latest win for women’s representation in movies.