35 Celebs Who Thought They Said Something Really Profound And Impactful…That Ended Up Being Pretty Problematic

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In a response, Portman agreed it was not “brave” of her to wear the dress, as was reported. She said, “I hope that what was intended as a simple nod to [female directors] does not distract from their great achievements. It is true I’ve only made a few films with women. In my long career, I’ve only gotten the chance to work with female directors a few times — I’ve made shorts, commercials, music videos, and features with Marya Cohen, Mira Nair, Rebecca Zlotowski, Anna Rose Holmer, Sofia Coppola, Shirin Neshat, and myself. Unfortunately, the unmade films I have tried to make are a ghost history.” She continued, “I have had the experience a few times of helping get female directors hired on projects which they were then forced out of because of the conditions they faced at work. … So I want to say, I have tried, and I will keep trying. While I have not yet been successful, I am hopeful that we are stepping into a new day.”