Women in Film

New Documentary Shows How U.S. Makes Life ‘Impossible’ For Moms

“No Country for Mothers,” executive produced by activist Reshma Saujani, tracks failed policies around universal childcare and paid leave.

She’s the First Woman to Ever Win a Cinematography Oscar

Horror film “Sinners” scored 16 Oscar nods. Its cinematographer, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, was among them – and now, she’s an historic Oscar winner.

6 Celebrated Women Directors, as the (Male-Dominated) 2026 Oscars Approach

It’s been tough for women to break through Hollywood’s boys’ club. Chloé Zhao’s nod for “Hamnet” reminds us that women do stirring, award-worthy work, too.

Tributes Pour in for Diane Keaton, Hollywood Actress Who ‘Defined Womanhood’

The Oscar-winning actress’s death sparked an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends including Viola Davis, Jane Fonda and more.

Scarlett Johansson is Officially Hollywood’s Highest-Grossing Lead Actor

The “Jurassic” actress is now pulling in the biggest bucks at box offices worldwide.

16 Fantastic Films Featuring All-Women Ensemble Casts

A collection of smart, fun movies showcasing dynamic groups of women.

For the First Time, Women Got an Equal Number of Leading Film Roles in 2024

The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s new report reveals that the protagonists of last year’s biggest movies were portrayed equally by women and men.

Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes the First Openly Trans Oscar Nominee

The star at the center of awards-season darling “Emilia Perez” received her nod in the Best Actress category.

It Only Took 96 Years: 3 Women-Directed Films Are Oscar Contenders

The 2024 Academy Awards nominations for “Best Picture” included a record number of films by women directors, but parity is still a long way off.

Lily Gladstone: Historic Golden Globes Win ‘Doesn’t Belong to Just Me’

The “Killers of the Flower Moon” star became the first Indigenous best-actress winner, in a night featuring several landmark wins.

Despite ‘Barbie,’ There’s Still Not Enough Women Directors

Don’t let one blockbuster fool you, researchers say. Little progress has been made when it comes to getting women behind the camera.

‘The Marvels’ Debut Was a Record-Breaker — But No One’s Happy

It was the biggest debut ever for a Black woman director. Compared to other Marvel superhero films, however, it flopped – and there may be ugly forces at play.

Director Michelle Danner on How Men and Women Respond Differently to Films

Her latest project, ‘Miranda’s Victim,’ starring Abigail Breslin is about sexual assault – and the female perspective.

‘Barbie’ Makes $155 Million in the U.S. its Opening Weekend, Smashing Records

This summer’s box-office hit is a woman-made, women-led feminist contemplation hidden within a pink, plastic Trojan horse. Its opening was the biggest ever for a woman director.

Showing at Cannes 2023: A Record-Breaking Number of Women Directors

The journey toward gender parity among women directors at the acclaimed film festival is a slow one. But this year brings some concrete signs of progress.

Michelle Yeoh Continues to Make Awards Show History

The star of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” just became the first Asian actress ever to win Best Actress in Film at the SAG Awards.

How About We Focus on Olivia Wilde’s Talents for a Change?

Olivia Wilde is one of very few female directors at this year’s Venice Film Festival. But the media is far more focused on drama in her personal life.

Let’s Focus on the Women Who Won Big at the Oscars, Not Will Smith and Chris Rock

The Oscars made news for all the wrong reasons, but these women shone in spite of the now-infamous slap.

Jane Campion Scores an Oscars ‘First’ With 2022 Best Director Nod

Before this year, no woman had ever been nominated twice in the category.

8 Great Shows and Films Featuring Strong Women to Scope Out in 2022

Your New Year’s resolution: Watch something you’ll truly enjoy.

The Latest Bond Flick Is a Hit Thanks to … Phoebe Waller-Bridge?

The film has already broken box-office records after opening weekend in the UK.

‘Candyman’ Becomes First Film Directed by a Black Woman to Open at No. 1

The new twist on a horror classic directed by Nia DaCosta pulled in over $22 million its opening weekend.

Marvel’s Woman-Led ‘Black Widow’ Rakes in $158 Million in Theaters, Online

The latest summer superhero blockbuster’s release marks a return to form (and film) for movie-lovers.

Here’s Why Film Director Chloe Zhao’s Golden Globes Win is Historic

She’s only the second woman to ever snag the honor from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. But that’s not all.

And the Nominees Are… 3 Women, For a Change

Film directors Emerald Fennell, Regina King and Chloe Zhao each snagged best directing nods for this year’s Golden Globe Awards.

Halle Berry is Making Her $20 Million Directorial Debut

Streaming service Netflix is said to have paid the hefty price for her upcoming film, “Bruised.”

With ‘The Old Guard,’ Gina Prince-Bythewood is Changing Up Hollywood’s Old Guard

The Netflix film is this summer’s hit movie, thanks in part to its visionary Black woman director.

Finally, a Woman-Led Film Focuses on the Lowly Assistant Navigating Toxic Workplace Culture

The story of the “The Assistant,” which hits theaters on Friday, revolves around a young, female apprentice to a predatory Hollywood producer.

Google’s Doodle of the First Asian-American Film Star Reminds Us How Far We Have to Go

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.

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.

The “Black Widow” Trailer Just Dropped. Why Did It Take So Long to Make the Movie?

Black Widow gets her own film, finally.

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.

Julie Delpy Shares She Was Not Paid Equally in ‘Before Sunrise’

Another actress among many has come forward to talk about the pay gap in Hollywood.

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.

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.

The Best Accessory at This Year’s Oscars? Feminism

The broadcast may have run long, but the 87th Academy Awards included some empowering and all-around-awesome moments from Hollywood’s female elite.

Shining a Spotlight on Female Filmmakers

Citizen Jane Film Festival co-founder Paula Elias is helping women get seats at the proverbial table in the movie-making business.

Why Hollywood’s Gender Gap Exists, and How to Fix It

Women in TV or film are a lot like their counterparts in Silicon Valley: No one wants to take a chance on them.

The Story Exchange on Women in Hollywood

The posts from our examination of how gender affects opportunities – and funding – for women behind the scenes in film and television.