"They offered me that film before I did Frida and I said, no, I'm not capable of directing. Then after seeing Julie direct, I was inspired by it. She motivated me to do it, because we don't have role models as woman for directors"

This quote by Salma Hayek speaks with the lack of female representation in the movie industry. Hayek was used a directing task before she did the movie Frida, however she felt she was not capable of directing. After seeing Julie direct, however, she was inspired and motivated to take on the difficulty. This speaks to the power of representation and how seeing someone like you in a position of power can be extremely inspiring. It is clear that Hayek was motivated by the example of Julie, and it is likely that she intends to be a good example for other women who may be considering a career in directing. This quote is a reminder of the importance of representation and how it can be an effective tool for inspiring and motivating others.