Let’s talk about a powerful woman who’s been making waves in Hollywood for decades. Geena Davis, the iconic actress known for her role in Thelma & Louise, has some stories to share about her journey in the acting world. Recently, she opened up about a particularly uncomfortable audition experience, shedding light on how much the industry has—or hasn’t—changed over the years.
Auditioning in Hollywood: Geena Davis’ Story
During a candid conversation with USA Today, Geena Davis, the 63-year-old Oscar-winning actress, recounted a time when she was asked to act out an intimate scene during an audition. The scene required her character to sit on the lap of a male character. Guess who played the male character? The director himself. Yes, you read that right. The director wanted her to sit on his lap to act out the scene right there in the audition room. Talk about crossing boundaries!
Geena recalled, “I was auditioning for a part where in one scene, my character was going to be sitting on the lap of the male character. The director said, ‘Just act the scene out with me,’ and made me sit on his lap. It was kind of a sexy scene.”
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Now, here’s the kicker: Geena didn’t want to do it. She felt incredibly uncomfortable, but at the time, she didn’t realize she had the power to say no. “I didn’t want to do it, and I was very uncomfortable, but I didn’t know you could say no,” she admitted.
Change Is Needed: The Impact of #MeToo and Time’s Up
Thankfully, times are changing, and movements like #MeToo and Time’s Up are helping to create safer environments for women in Hollywood. Geena hopes these initiatives will prevent younger actresses from enduring similar experiences. “Hopefully in the time of #MeToo and Time’s Up, women aren’t going to have to suffer through that,” she said.
Geena went on to explain that while it’s now pretty standard not to meet alone with a man in a private room or hotel suite, these kinds of situations have unfortunately been all too common in the past. It’s a reminder of just how far we still have to go in terms of creating truly respectful and safe workplaces for everyone in the entertainment industry.
A New Role and a Fresh Perspective
Despite the challenges she’s faced, Geena remains optimistic and is excited about her latest role as Sandy Devereaux St. Clair, the hotel manager in the third season of GLOW. This Netflix series, created by the talented Jenji Kohan, has been celebrated for its strong, female-led cast, earning nominations at both the Golden Globes and the Emmys.
Geena loves the unique energy on the set of GLOW. “There’s definitely a different vibe when it’s mostly women. I always say men don’t know what we’re like when we’re alone,” she shared. “It’s really, really true. We have a special way of relating with each other, and that’s very inspiring.”
Her experience on GLOW highlights the importance of creating spaces where women can thrive and support each other, both in front of and behind the camera.
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A Thank You to Geena Davis
We owe a debt of gratitude to Geena Davis for sharing her story and helping to pave the way for future generations of actresses. Her courage and honesty remind us that change is possible when we speak up and demand better.
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