Hollywood actress was in the spotlight after filming in the scandalous series "American history of crimes" in the role of Donatella Versace, according to Penelope Cruz, it was difficult for her to play a real person and to miss the story of the murder of the legendary designer. Journalists of the Net-a-Porter publication were interested in the actress's opinion about the developments in Hollywood, the flow of accusations in harassment, and also how she communicates the idea of gender equality to her children.
About motion #MeToo
Interview with Penelope Cruz took place in a question-answer format, the actress succinctly and clearly answered journalists, showing a specific and adjusted position. The actress commented on the theme of the motion and activity of the #MeToo movement as follows:
"I initially supported the movement for many reasons, including personal ones. We must change the rules of the game for women and create conditions for gender equality in Hollywood. "
About gender education
The actress is consistent in her decision to contribute to the feminist movement and believes that work should begin from the very childhood:
"I seriously approach the education of my children and I believe that the principles of equality need to be laid now. It is very important to select tales and life stories that would inspire and make you believe in yourself. I often resort to tricks and customary for many fairy tales I alter in the manner, I change a plot or the end. For example, in "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" many manifestations of machismo that I strongly dislike. After all, it affects the creation of a picture of the world and the girl thinks that the opinion of the man in the first place is unacceptable! In my story for my daughter, the end looks different than in a traditional fairy tale. On the proposal to marry the prince, the girl responds that she does not want to be a princess and hurry with marriage, but dreams of becoming an astronaut or a chef. "
About the role of Donatella Versace
According to Penelope Cruz, she was surprised by the proposal of producer Ryan Murphy to play Donatella Versace in the "American History of Crimes": "
"To say that I was surprised is to say nothing. I was shocked by such an offer. I have long wanted to collaborate with him and I admire his producer's intuition, but there was a lot of doubt in me. Before making a final decision, I called Donatella and asked her opinion about the upcoming project. "
The conversation with Donatella Versace allowed the actress to make a final decision in favor of filming:
"I confessed to Donatelle that I feel a great responsibility and I'm afraid to play a man to whom I treat with deep respect. She calmly reacted to the news and supported me. I think she felt that for me this is not just a film project and I will do everything to make the film dignified and truthful. Her words gave me the opportunity to believe in myself. "
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Cruz admitted that there were difficulties during the filming and in the work on the image:
"I wanted maximum truthfulness and tried to get closer to the image of Donatella Versace as far as possible. I did not want to create a caricature role. By nature, my voice is higher than hers, so I had to work with the phoniatrist for several months and watch the interview. I wanted the viewer in the film not to see me, but Donatella! "