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Hathaway & Streep Reveal Social Movement Views
24 Apr
Summary
- Actresses discussed their generation's key social movements.
- Meryl Streep highlighted women's changing roles in the workplace.
- Anne Hathaway cited marriage equality as a profound movement.
While promoting "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in Tokyo, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep were asked by former Miss Universe finalist Maria Poonlertlarp about a question that had stumped her nine years prior. The question, posed on the Miss Universe stage, asked for the most important social movement of their generation.
Meryl Streep responded by highlighting the profound shift in women's roles in the latter half of the 20th century, noting the increased integration of women into the workforce and professions previously dominated by men.
Anne Hathaway cited marriage equality as a significant social movement within her lifetime, explaining its direct impact on her family and her belief in acknowledging inherent human worth.
The actresses were in Tokyo for press interviews ahead of the film's release, scheduled for May 1. Hathaway has a slate of five films releasing this year.
