Quote by Ellen Pompeo

There's a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male characters are flawed, they're interesting, deep and complex. But when female characters are flawed, they're just a mess. It's good to put more flawed but interesting female characters out there because it promotes equality.

There's a remarkable amount of sexism on TV. When male chara

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a prevalent double standard in television when it comes to the portrayal of male and female characters. Male characters are often depicted as flawed yet intriguing, while female characters with flaws are deemed messy and unlikable. By advocating for the inclusion of flawed but compelling female characters, the quote highlights the importance of promoting equality in the representation of gender on television.

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By Ellen Pompeo

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