‘We’re not supposed to be perfect’ Melissa Mc wants diversity in film
Hollywood has long been criticised for its portrayal of the ‘ideal’ woman and it seems even those inside the movie industry are fed up with this image.
Among those calling for the ‘average’ woman to be represented in film is actress Melissa McCarthy.
The Bridesmaids star recently told the Daily Mail that “for so long, we weren't showing real women” on screen and instead were limiting the female ideal to the picture perfect model.
She said: “We were showing perfect women – they wore the perfect thing, they never got upset. I don't know any of those women.”
“I know women and men that are every colour and mood and emotion. Don't be surprised when you see interesting, multi-dimensional women.”
“That's the goal. We're not supposed to be perfect; we are supposed to be real."
The American comedian explained that she finds “flawed” women to be powerful on-screen because they better mirror the woman we encounter in everyday life.
She said: “I think it's always incredibly powerful when we see, in films and in art, the women that we are surrounded by. I am surrounded by strong, flawed, funny, heroic, crazy, loving women.”
Melissa’s comments were supported by her Ghostbusters director Paul Feig who told Today online: “I think ladies make really good ghostbusters. They are able to think on their feet, very nimble out there, able to do the action, able to fight, but also to be smart and use psychology to get around them.”
It's all about girl power these days and we are loving it.
