Act like those actresses who break the mold!

Be like Nicole Kidman, a champion of feminist empowerment

In“Babygirl,” an erotic thriller by Halina Reijn, Nicole Kidman plays a brilliant businesswoman who jeopardizes her professional and family life after meeting a much younger intern. Winner of the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival, Nicole Kidman challenges conventional representations by subverting traditional patterns of male-female relationships and placing female pleasure front and center. This is a far cry from the conventional portrayal of power in cinema…

Do it like Demi Moore, the icon who silences the skeptics

What a memorable speech by Demi Moore, who was named Best Actress at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards! This award—her very first since the start of her career—marks a personal victory for the actress. Thirty years ago, a producer predicted that she would never be more than a “popcorn” actress. With her acclaimed performance in *The Substance*, directed by Coralie Fargeat—in which she plays a former movie star turned aerobics TV host—Demi Moore has had her moment of redemption. Her speech thus resonates as a beacon of hope for all those fighting against stereotypes and hasty judgments… And proves that talent and perseverance always triumph in the end.

Take a cue from Kate Winslet, the actress who is breaking the silence on body-shaming

In an interview with “60 Minutes” on December 1, Kate Winslet once again spoke out against the body-shaming she has faced since the beginning of her career, which began with“Titanic.” Her revelations served as yet another reminder that comments about physical appearance when discussing the work of an actress—or any woman in a professional setting—are part of a broader pattern of objectifying women at the expense of recognizing their legitimate skills.

Do it like Noémie Merlant and her call for sisterhood

With *Les femmes au balcon*, her second film as a director, Noémie Merlant tackles violence against women, particularly marital rape. This feature film, co-written with Céline Sciamma, begins as a black comedy before veering into gore. At the heart of this story, Noémie Merlant highlights sisterhood and the importance of believing and supporting rape victims. It’s a call to action that leaves no one indifferent.

Take a cue from Laure Calamy, the actress who combines talent with social commitment

Through her portrayals of inspiring yet often overlooked women—from *Annie Colère* (2022) to *Je ne me laisserai plus faire* (2024), including *Mon Inconnue* (2024) and the upcoming stage adaptation of *Peau d’homme*— Laure Calamy proves that talent and commitment go hand in hand in transforming perspectives and inspiring change.

A voice that is all the more inspiring because its impact extends beyond the screen, as she is both a member of the 50/50 Collective for equality in the audiovisual sector and a signatory of the recent op-ed calling for the exoneration of women convicted before the decriminalization of abortion.