"'Chasing Amy' was an amazing role, but then after that, I went and did 'Big Daddy' and you're the girlfriend or you're the best friend. I wasn't getting the Nicole Kidman roles"
- Joey Lauren Adams
About this Quote
In this quote, starlet Joey Lauren Adams assesses her career and the functions she has played. She discusses her role in the movie "Chasing Amy" as being incredible, but then goes on to say that after that, she was typically cast as the sweetheart or best friend in movies like "Big Daddy." She acknowledges that these roles were not as considerable or difficult as the ones Nicole Kidman was getting. This quote highlights the battle lots of actresses deal with in Hollywood, where they are typically typecast and not given the same opportunities as their male counterparts or more established actresses. Adams' words likewise speak to the value of diverse and complex roles for women in the movie market.
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