In a striking open letter, actress Mila Kunis has bravely called out the sexism rampant in Hollywood, highlighting her own experiences with a male producer’s inappropriate demands. Kunis recounts a moment when she was threatened with the infamous phrase, “You’ll never work in this town again,” after she declined to pose semi-naked for a men’s magazine cover to promote a film.
In her letter titled “You’ll Never Work In This Town Again,” published on Medium, she criticizes the unnamed producer for his blatant disregard for her integrity and the fears many women face regarding gender bias in the workplace. “What this producer may never realize is that he spoke aloud the exact fear every woman feels when confronted with gender bias in the workplace,” she articulates.
This resonates deeply as studies, like the 2016 Women in the Workplace report by LeanIn.org and McKinsey, show that women are often promoted less despite equal ambition and effort. Kunis expresses frustration over how women who negotiate often face backlash, being labeled as “intimidating” or “bossy.” She states, “We don’t want to be kicked out of the sand box for being a ‘bitch,’ so we compromise our integrity.”
How many times have we felt pressured to say “yes” at work to maintain a certain image, even when it made us uncomfortable? Kunis boldly addresses the industry’s tendency to undermine women, sharing how she was reduced to her relationship with a successful man and her ability to have children, rather than being recognized for her own creative contributions.
Fed up with the status quo, Kunis launched her own production company, Orchard Farm Productions, vowing to create projects that highlight diverse perspectives and uphold equality. “I’m done compromising; even more so I’m done with being compromised,” she declares. She commits to confronting sexism head-on, promising to educate others whenever possible, stating, “And if my comments fall on deaf ears, I will choose to walk away.”
She concludes her letter with a powerful statement: “I will work in this town again, but I will not work with you.”
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In summary, Mila Kunis’s open letter serves as a rallying cry against the sexism that persists in Hollywood. By sharing her story, she inspires others to stand up against similar injustices and seek equality in the workplace—reminding us that integrity should never be compromised.