Kristen Stewart has criticised the ongoing conversation about gender equality in Hollywood, calling it 'boring' and urging people to take action instead of complaining. In an interview with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival, the actress said: 'Instead of sitting around and complaining about that, do something. Go write something, go do something.'
Stewart acknowledged the difficulty of making films, describing it as 'a huge luxury', but insisted that those who are unhappy with the status quo should be proactive. Her comments were initially misreported by Variety as referring to the Oscars diversity row, sparking a backlash online before the publication corrected the error.
The actress is at Sundance promoting her new film Certain Women, which also stars Michelle Williams and Laura Dern. The film is a series of vignettes set in Montana, focusing on the lives of its characters.
Stewart's remarks come amid ongoing debates about pay equality and representation in Hollywood, but she made clear that she believes action speaks louder than words.
