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4. Sorkin Seems a Little Sexist

Aaron Sorkin makes the list again for his message to New York Times columnist Maureen Dawd, suggesting that “the degree of difficulty” for actresses is less than what it is for actors. His email said, “That’s why year in and year out, the guy who wins the Oscar for Best Actor has a much higher bar to clear than the woman who wins Best Actress.” He singled out Jennifer Lawrence, Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts as actresses who won for mediocre roles compared to the “tour-de-force” performances by their male counterparts. Perhaps this is more a statement about Hollywood’s limited opportunities for actresses than it is about the actresses’ talents themselves.

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