The only reason I would stay away from a period piece is because sometimes the women are painted in a very stereotypical weakling, wallflower way - that's something I don't want to do. I want to show strength in the women I play, and a journey of some sort.

Summary

This quote expresses the actress's reluctance to take on roles in period pieces due to the historically common portrayal of women as weak and submissive. She asserts her desire to show female characters with strength and growth instead. By avoiding roles that perpetuate stereotypical stereotypes and by focusing on roles that allow her to depict powerful and evolving women, she aims to challenge traditional expectations and contribute to more empowering and diverse representations of women in film.