JOURNAL ARTICLE

Whoopi Goldberg, Halle Berry, Octavia Spencer, and other stars on how Hollywood treats Black women.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Austin, Ellie; Ajemian, Nina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the documentary "Number One on the Call Sheet," which explores the challenges and inequities faced by Black women in Hollywood. It highlights that less than 4% of top-grossing films feature a Black actress, a statistic from the Geena Davis Institute. The film includes interviews with prominent actresses such as Whoopi Goldberg, Taraji P. Henson, and Halle Berry, discussing issues like the racial pay gap and the lack of leading roles for Black women. Directed by Shola Lynch, the documentary aims to shed light on both the obstacles and the progress made in representation within the entertainment industry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/05, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Women's Studies and Feminism
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:185536103
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