Divergent’s Shailene Woodley On Twilight: “What Message Are We Sending To Young People?”

“Twilight, I’m sorry, is about a very unhealthy, toxic relationship. [The protagonist Bella] falls in love with this guy and the second he leaves her, her life is over and she’s going to kill herself! What message are we sending to young people? That is not going to help this world evolve.” – Divergent star Shailene Woodley speaking to Teen Vogue.

Hollywood is all about comparing one thing to another, especially when it comes to young adult properties (does that really ever help?), in order to cash in on the previous success. Whether it’s comparing “love stories” or pitting the lead characters against each other, it’s nice to see Woodley addressing the issues straight on.

(via Gossip Cop)

Previously in Women in Film

• Center for Study of Women in TV & Film Releases Findings On Female Characters
• Olivia Wilde Talks About How Male Actors Were Bored In Genderswapped Movie Script
• Lead Actresses Get Less Screen Time Than Lead Actors

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