"If I showed you scripts from my first few movies, the descriptions of my characters all said 'the ugly girl'"
- Winona Ryder
About this Quote
In this quote, starlet Winona Ryder is reviewing her early profession in Hollywood and the roles she was frequently offered. She reveals that in the scripts for her very first couple of movies, her characters were regularly described as "the unsightly woman." This statement sheds light on the shallow and superficial nature of the show business, where physical look is often prioritized over skill and depth of character. It also speaks to the damaging and limiting stereotypes that are perpetuated in the media, particularly for females. In spite of this, Ryder has actually gone on to have a successful and diverse career, proving that beauty is not the only step of worth in the film industry.
This quote is written / told by Winona Ryder somewhere between October 29, 1971 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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