Have you ever looked back at the Internet's catalog of sexist interview questions and wondered what was going on in that journalist's mind? The treatment of female celebrities continues to be downright disappointing, from being asked the last time she had an orgasm to Hannah Waddingham being asked to “show me her legs” by a slimy paparazzi. .
It's not just overt misogynistic comments that pervade the way the media interrogates prominent women. It's also in the questions they don't ask.
For example, Scarlett Johansson had to ask reporters why. black widow My colleague Robert Downey Jr. was asked all the existential questions while he was asked about diet. Similarly, Jennifer Garner is always asked about the balance between her home life and her work life, but her ex-partner Ben Affleck said he was never asked that question.
Here, we look back at all the times celebrities educated interviewers on how not to perpetuate the patriarchy.
Hannah Waddingham
Hannah Waddingham coached a slimy reporter as she posed for photos at the 2024 Olivier Awards ceremony outside London's Royal Albert Hall.meanwhile video Although she didn't catch the paparazzi's request to “show me your legs,” she quickly responded, “Show me your legs.” “Oh my god, I would never say that to a man, my friend.”
“Don't mess around or I'll leave.” The actress continued. “Please don't say, 'Show me your legs.'” No. She continued and walked away.
cate blanchett
Australian actress Cate Blanchett also clapped back at an impatient photographer during a red carpet interview who chose to pan her body excruciatingly slowly while answering questions.
“Do you do that to men?” she asked blankly. “What do you think will happen there that will be so fascinating?”
Simone Biles
In 2017, gymnast Simone Biles was interviewed after her performance on a TV show. dance with the stars.
She received a series of compliments from the judges for her amazing performance, but the show's host asked: “I was waiting for you to smile at the compliments, but you didn't.” It was to be.
She simply replied: “You can't win a gold medal just by smiling.”
scarlett johansson
During press tour black widow, Actress Scarlett Johansson was asked how she stays in shape. black widow Was there anything special about your eating habits? ”
Co-star Robert Downey Jr. interjected, but it was clear he had seen Johansen answer that question many times that day. “If I've learned anything, it's that people are much more interested in your second question for Scarlett than they are in mine,” he said.
Johansson then questioned why her diet was the only question she was asked, contrary to her thoughts on the new movie she was there to promote. “Why are you [Downey Jr] I get it's a really interesting existential question, but do I get it about rabbit food? ” she asked.
Johansson was also asked in a separate interview whether she was “able to wear underwear” during filming. Johansson replied: “You seem like the fifth person to ask me this. What's going on? Since when do people start asking each other about their underwear in interviews?”
helen mirren
in a highly controversial situation Interview with Michael ParkinsonHelen Mirren was asked a question that really bothered her.
“Do you think that your body type and physical characteristics, which people always talk about, are holding you back from pursuing your ambition to be a successful actress?'' he asked her.
She answered: “A serious actress? There are no serious actresses who are bossy, so is that what you mean?
charlize theron
Charlize Theron was asked in an interview where her anger toward the characters she plays comes from.
Naturally, she was shocked by the question and ended up pointing out that women are human beings too and shouldn't just be put on a pedestal, and that they have a range of emotions just like everyone else. Did.
“Surprisingly, women have it. I'm not the only one,” she replied to applause.
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway asked about fitness regime while promoting movie catwoman.
“What is the cat fitness regimen?” she was asked.
She politely replied: She said: “It's all boring stuff that no one wants to do, just watch what you eat and go to the gym.
Still, the interviewer kept pushing her instead of asking questions about the actual movie itself. “Do you have any special training?” he asked.
She answered: “Are you trying to lose weight?” What's the deal? you look fine. No, seriously we need to talk about this. what do you want? Are you trying to wear a catsuit? ”
jennifer garner
Jennifer Garner attended in 2014 ElleAt the Women in Hollywood gala, she gave a speech about how she was always asked about her family and never about her professional work, but her then-husband Ben Affleck never asked about her home life. It wasn't done.
“Someone asked me, 'How do you balance work and family?' But when it came to work-life balance, he (Ben Affleck) said no one asked him about that that day. Ta. ” she said.
“The truth is, no one ever asked him about it. Never. And we share the same family. Isn't it about time we changed that conversation?
rihanna
At an event to promote Rihanna's new fragrance for men, the interviewer decided to ask her about her dating life rather than the scent.
“What does this cologne wearer look for in a man now?” they asked.
“I'm not looking for a guy. Let's start there.”
ariana grande
During a radio interview, Ariana Grande was asked a series of boring questions that had nothing to do with her singing skills.
“If you could use makeup or your cell phone one last time, which would you choose?” she was asked.
She answered: “Do you think this is something a girl would have trouble choosing between?” Does this man assume that this is something a girl would have to choose between? ”
serena williams
In 2016, Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore said, “If I were a female player, I would fall on my knees every night and thank God for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.” . Because they have passed on this sport. ”
Shocking, we know.
When asked about the comments, Serena Williams replied: “I don't think a woman should kneel down and thank someone like that.”
emma watson
Watson received misogynistic criticism from online trolls after wearing a partially transparent top for the cover shoot. They argued that the image somehow contradicted her feminist ideals.
When asked about this controversy in an interview, she responded with complete bewilderment.
“[Feminism] It's about equality. I have no idea what it has to do with boobs. I’m so confused.” she answered.
Taylor Swift
In 2015, pop star Taylor Swift attended the Grammy Awards and asked a female reporter, “You're probably going to take home more than just a trophy tonight, I think a lot of guys do.” It was done.
Swift seemed a little shocked by the question, then replied: “I'm not going to walk home with a man tonight. I'm going to go play with my friends and then go home to my cat.”
hayley williams
Williams appeared on a French radio show and was asked point-blank by a male host when was the last time she had an orgasm.
she answered calmly, “We don't talk about that on the radio.”
While the interviewer laughed, her bandmate added, “That's not cool.”
