Jessica Chastain is one of the most celebrated actors around today.
And more recently, she's become a vocal supporter of equality for women in Hollywood.
WOW this is so disappointing. When are companies like @e_entertainment going to understand that women should be pai… https://t.co/sCkFNUaxyu
Last week, a magazine cover featuring Jessica along with other female actors was released with the headline "Shift in Focus." However, writer Rebecca Carroll noticed how the cover did not feature any women of color, and she tweeted at Jessica.
Honestly @jes_chastain as an outspoken voice for equality how do you pose for a photo like this and not feel absolu… https://t.co/8FffyzMve7
Jessica responded, saying "The industry needs to become more inclusive in its storytelling":
Its a sad look that there's no WOC in this pic of us promoting our female lead films. The industry needs to become… https://t.co/AA4eAPNF4A
She continued with stating her dismay over the lack of women of color in the industry:
Its TERRIBLE that I can't think of at least 5 female lead films with woc this year.
"In 12 months there's not even 5?!"
In 12 months there's not even 5?!
Some were not quick to warm up to Jessica's response:
@jes_chastain Then why did you accept the cover? Honestly? If not you, then who? Who will stop this?
"Instead we got a post-injury, lousy, 'wait, I'm still aware, I'm an activist,' tweet."
@jes_chastain This was the PERFECT platform to pull off a magnificent protest, by accepting and then showing up to… https://t.co/l4VZY60iZM
"Pointing out this is sad is not enough."
@candidginger @jes_chastain Yeah I’m a little confused. Pointing out this is sad is not enough. We know that.
And others decided to list performances by women of color they loved this year.
@jes_chastain Daniela Vega in A FANTASTIC WOMAN. A trans latin woman giving, imo, the best performance of the year.… https://t.co/5PX7hZ8lAG
@jes_chastain Tiffany Haddish in Girls Trip Amandla Stenberg in Everything, Everything,