In the movie The Black Dahlia (2006), based on her infamous murder, struggling actress Elizabeth Short (aka “The Black Dahlia,” played by Mia Kirshner) is shown auditioning for role after role. Scarlett Johansson (who acted in the movie) said she has “a lot of friends who are very talented actors and musicians who struggle… “Any […]
Creative Women
Growing up exceptional: Emma Watson on being smart
Covering up, not acknowledging, or discounting our talents and abilities is something many high ability people do – perhaps especially girls. Sally M. Reis, Ph.D. found that “gifted girls do not want to be considered different from their friends and same-age peers. Indeed, a tendency exists for many females, regardless of age, to try to […]
Geena Davis and “Where the Girls Aren’t” in Media
Geena Davis portrayed the first woman American president on the TV Series “Commander in Chief” (2005–2006), and is founder of the organization Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, whose research finds that “male characters still do…
Cate Blanchett on Living a Creative Life
In her recent interview with Charlie Rose, Cate Blanchett talks about acting and working with Woody Allen for her latest role in his new movie “Blue Jasmine” – and she refers to the poignant quotes by dancer, choreographer and teacher…