Hollywood sexism a thorny issue

Actress and singer Rose McGowan bares her legs in a Roberto Cavalli dress during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York.

Actress and singer Rose McGowan bares her legs in a Roberto Cavalli dress during the Heart Truth Red Dress fashion show in New York.

Published Jun 30, 2015

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Rose McGowan says she has been “fired” by her agent for speaking out about sexism in Hollywood.

The actress has claimed she was let go from the agency after she responded to a casting call, which said women should wear cleavage-baring shirts to the audition.

In a series of tweets, she said: “I just got fired by my wussy acting agent because I spoke up about the bulls**t in Hollywood. Hahaha. #douchebags #awesome #BRINGIT.

“The awesome thing about being an artist? You can’t be fired from your own mind. #FREEDOM.” (sic)

Rose has received support from fellow actress, Jessica Chastain, who wrote on Twitter: “Her treatment confirms the misogyny underpinning the industry. She should be celebrated for speaking out.”

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