Equality : (400)

" The playing ground is so uneven, and there have been so many straight characters for such a long time, and so many gay actors that have had to hide their sexuality to get the parts they want to play. " - Stephanie Beatriz

" Our country has had a painful, racial history, and there are many issues that bear discussing. " - Jemele Hill

" I have three daughters who grew up while I was working on the special editions and the prequels. They got to be big ‘Star Wars’ fans. And, you know, I would see them identifying with a lot of the male characters, and I just thought, ‘Star Wars’ could use more good strong female leads.’ " - John Knoll

" Racism hasn’t been an everyday thing in my life, overt racism. There is obviously structural differences, but hate? I’ve not really had that. " - Wunmi Mosaku

" I think that TV and film are very important mediums to show what people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations can do, and I think that, as women, we are still in the process of proving what we can do, what we can accomplish, and who we are. " - Kylie Bunbury

" I don’t understand why James Bond has to be a man all the time. When Pierce Brosnan retires, why not one of us? " - Sarah Michelle Gellar

" I never want to make any characters one-dimensional, especially as women can often be portrayed as the dark one or the evil one. " - Vanessa Kirby

" I believe men and women should be afforded the same opportunities. " - Kaitlyn Bristowe

" We had a mother who could have been called a feminist. That’s just how we were raised. Why do you have to go sulk off in some corner because you are a girl? What’s the big deal? " - Ann Wilson

" Every woman deserves to look fashionable, whether a size 2 or 22. " - Tina Knowles