The Hollywood Reporter Women in Entertainment Power 100 list is our annual ranking of influential female executives in Hollywood. Rankings reflect professional achievements, company role, financial and green-light responsibility and force of personality.
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Forget the Oscars, the accolades, the millions of dollars per role. Ignore that she also directs and produces. Consider, for a moment, that Jodie Foster is currently Hollywood's most prolific working star, with a body of work that spans more than 42 years. |
Even though actress salaries seem to be bigger than ever, the news this year is not how large the paychecks of Hollywood's hottest female stars have become, it is how low they are prepared to go to fill in their schedules. |
By Noel Murray Gender politics in Hollywood have progressed to the point that almost nobody balks at a female producer or a female director anymore, but it would diminish the contributions of those women to say that they're the same as men. |
By Stephen Galloway Do movies featuring strong female characters stand a fighting chance at the boxoffice? That question has prompted spirited discussions this year as many women in entertainment are questioning the way women are being portrayed on the big screen. |
By Noel Murray Not so long ago, female directors were a relative rarity, but 2007 has seen a good number of female first-timers -- many of them migrating from other careers in the business. |
By Sheri Linden In a year when Cate Blanchett plays Bob Dylan, and Jodie Foster plays Charles Bronson, there's no denying that those white gloves are a thing of the past. |
By Kimberly Nordyke The fact that women have made great strides in the entertainment industry but still face many challenges was a common theme addressed by various speakers this year at The Hollywood Reporter's 16th annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 breakfast. |
By Cristy Lytal For many working parents, the on-the-lot child care offered by the major studios allows them to balance the demands of two of the most challenging jobs out there: mother and executive. |
By Cristy Lytal On the surface, John Travolta and Queen Latifah don't have a lot in common. But in Adam Shankman's joyous screen adaptation of "Hairspray" the musical, both get a chance to let their inner big, beautiful women shine. |
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In executive suites from Seoul to Singapore, women are calling the shots. |
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By Alene Dawson No executives better embody the adage of "Never let them see you sweat" than Hollywood's female power players. |
A look at a powerful influencer within THR's own parent company |
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By Michelle Grabicki A look at some of the most powerful monikers in producing. |
By Sheri Linden Illuminating real-life women offers challenges and strong onscreen roles for female actors. |
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By Rebecca Ascher-Walsh The dated adage that begins "Behind every successful man ..." doesn't bear ever repeating, especially since these days most successful men have a successful woman beside, if not ahead, of them. |
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By Stephen Galloway Despite their varied tastes and talents, most female producers take care in cultivating their stories and the talent with whom they work. |
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By Rebecca Ascher-Walsh Understanding bosses and a solid support network are crucial, to be sure, but dependable child care, weekend escapes and a strong body are perhaps no less important to keeping the ever-precarious balance. |
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Inspired by her own networking habits, Oxygen Media chairman, CEO and founder Geraldine Laybourne has found a healthy alternative for women looking to meet and greet with the pioneers in their industry. |