June 30, 2008

Hollywood Feminist of the Day: Antonio Banderas

For calling out Hollywood on its ageism and sexism.

It may seem a little harsh to say this, but this town is like a factory that needs fresh flesh, and once actresses become 40 or 50 they are forgotten," the Latin heartthrob said. "That's the opposite of Europe where actresses like Simone Signoret are respected as they age and work until they die.
via LA Times