Kristen Stewart: Hollywood's gendered view of acting styles

Kristen Stewart has asserted that acting is an "unmasculine" and "inherently submissive" craft. She suggests that "the method," a style of immersive acting, was developed by male actors as a form of compensation. Stewart questions why male actors are praised for their intense preparation, often seen as a sign of dedication, while women displaying similar commitment are frequently dismissed as "crazy."

Stewart elaborated that male actors are "aggrandized for retaining self," a trait that might be perceived differently in women. She described how some male actors exhibit "gorilla pounding their chest" behaviors before a scene, which makes the process appear more like an impressive "magic trick." This contrasts with how female actors' emotional expressions are often misconstrued.