Both Bullock and Stone appear to have taken a leaf from Natalie Portman’s book, who made a similar point at this year’s Golden Globes – and for good reason, too.

The Women’s Media Centre (WMC) – an organisation established by Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and Robin Morgan that’s dedicated to increasing “decision-making power” for females in the media – recently released an eye-opening report about the amount of female Oscar nominees.

According to Variety, the report asserts that the representation of women has increased only minimally (from 20% to 23%) despite a concerted push by women and their allies to achieve greater representation for females in all parts of the film industry.

“The absence of women in critical behind-the-scenes roles — and the fact that men represent 77 percent of all nominees – means that women in the industry are missing opportunities for recognition and power,” said Julie Burton, president of the WMC.

“The larger society is deprived of women’s voices, perspectives, and creativity,” she continued. “At a time when women are demanding more power and visibility, these low numbers should be a wake-up call for Hollywood executives.

“The message is ‘Time’s up for inequality.’”

Thankfully, though, things are changing: check out our pick of the 25 films every feminist should see this year (for all those who prefer a hefty dose of #girlpower alongside their popcorn).

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