This year has seen a lot of landmarks for women in Hollywood. Not only did several of the biggest female celebrities speak out against Hollywood's sexual misconduct problem, but women led sales at the box office for the first time in almost sixty years.
As The Wrap (opens in new tab) reports, female-led movies were the top three highest-grossing domestic films for the first time since 1958. Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Beauty and the Beast, and Wonder Woman, starring Daisy Ridley, Emma Watson, and Gal Gadot, respectively, topped the box office this year.
In 1958, the top three spots were held by South Pacific, starring Mitzi Gaynor, Auntie Mame, starring Rosalind Russell, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, starring Elizabeth Taylor. The 2018 film slate promises a slew of female-led movies as well, including Taraji P. Henson’s Proud Mary, Alicia Vikander's Tomb Raider reboot, and Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling taking the lead in Ava DuVernay’s A Wrinkle in Time adaptation.
Yes. To. This.
Kayleigh Roberts is a freelance writer and editor with more than 10 years of professional experience. Her byline has appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, The Atlantic, Allure, Entertainment Weekly, MTV, Bustle, Refinery29, Girls’ Life Magazine, Just Jared, and Tiger Beat, among other publications. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
-
The Jonas Brothers Were One Big Jonas Family in Hollywood Today
The Jonas Brothers also shared some MAJOR news at the special event.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
Makeup Artists Agree—These Are the 10 Biggest 2023 Makeup Trends
Smudged eyeliner, underpainting, and bold blush are leading the charge.
By Samantha Holender
-
What I Wear to Work: Deborah Yager Fleming
The hotelier utilizes color coding to jumpstart her day.
By Sara Holzman
-
Anne Hathaway Says It's "Thrilling" to See How Excited Fans Are for 'Princess Diaries 3'
So is it out yet, or...?
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Lindsay Lohan and Amanda Seyfried Had a 'Mean Girls' Reunion and Discussed Whether Tina Fey Is Too Busy for a Sequel
At this point, this movie is going to be crowdfunded...
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Sarah Hyland and Adam Devine Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'
The 'Modern Family' stars reunited for the 'Pitch Perfect' spinoff series.
By Brooke Knappenberger
-
Jamie Lee Curtis Would Love to Film a 'Freaky Friday' Sequel
Let's do it, then???
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
The 78 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes of All Time
Honestly, we're impressed.
By Charlotte Chilton
-
Super Rare Photos of Queen Elizabeth as a Young Woman
From childhood snapshots to portraits as a young princess, beautiful and rare photos of the late Queen Elizabeth as a young woman.
By Mehera Bonner
-
King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's Relationship: A Timeline
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Charles has ascended to the throne as king.
By The Editors
-
Who Is Next in Line for the British Throne, Explained
And yes—Harry and Archie are still in the line of succession.
By Andrea Park