Is Hollywood Tougher On Women? Léa Seydoux Opens Up On European Acting

Léa Seydoux, known for roles in Hollywood franchises like James Bond’s Spectre and No Time to Die, Mission: Impossible: Ghost Protocol, and Dune: Part Two, revealed her preference for acting in Europe over the United States of America.

She said that she finds it ‘easier’ to work in Europe. In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar U.K., the French actress opened up about her experiences working on American projects.

“The industry in America… I find it harsh on women,” Seydoux admitted. “It’s hard for women to age. I don’t want to be afraid not to be desirable or to lose my contract. In America, it’s economic, and when it becomes a matter of making money, you lose your freedom. I don’t feel comfortable with the fact that you have to tick all the boxes. Being a woman on screen is easier in Europe.”

However, The Beast actress added that she’s “really satisfied” with the parts she has been given throughout her career in Hollywood so far, saying, “I take what I get!”

“I’m not frustrated,” she said. “It’s tough for someone who’s not totally American to lead a Hollywood film.”

Seydoux previously told IndeWirethat one of the reasons she still looks for roles in Hollywood is because she feels “that in America, people have more imagination.” But she acknowledged during her interview with Harper’s Bazaar U.K. that she has “more freedom” as a European actress because it “suits” her.