Kristen Stewart is not the one to shy away from speaking her mind. The actress has long been vocal about the challenges many face while working and growing within the entertainment industry. And that has remained the same as she has taken on different roles in Hollywood.

More recently, Stewart stepped into the role of director with her new film, and in the process, she came across a shocking revelation, which she did not hesitate to share it with the world.

The Twilight actress Kristen Stewart shared how people began seeing her differently and more respectfully, to be precise, once she took on a different role in the industry. She recently made her directorial debut with The Chronology of Water. In an interview with The Times of London, Stewart spoke about the noticeable difference in how actresses and the directors of the movies are treated.

“People think anyone could be an actress, but the first time I sat down to talk about my movie as a director, I thought, wow, this is a different experience, they are talking to me like I’m somebody with a brain,” she said.

Speaking to The Times of London, she went on to discuss the prevailing mindset in the industry, explaining that directors are often given greater preference and viewed as possessing almost otherworldly skills. Stewart also claimed that actresses are still not given the respect that they truly deserve. Ensuring that she does not lack in the same herself, she praised Imogen Poots for her impressive work in the film.

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The actress is no stranger to speaking out about such issues. Most recently, she has addressed how women and new artists are treated within the entertainment industry as well.

Kristen Stewart recently shared some candid thoughts about the state of Hollywood, which she believes creates barriers for artists. Speaking during The New York Times’ The Interview, the actress said the system makes it increasingly difficult for filmmakers, especially women and marginalized voices, to tell meaningful stories. According to Stewart, the industry has reached a moment where it may be ready for major change, as traditional structures continue to limit creative expression.

“But some of the terms and some of the rules and some of the structures we’ve set up have created unbelievable barriers for artists to express themselves," Stewart said.

She also pointed to how challenging it has become to make films that do not follow familiar, blockbuster-driven formulas. Be it the entertainment industry as a whole or speaking for women's rights, the actress has never hesitated to share her opinion. Her latest comment is just a reminder of these issues, while also sparking a broader conversation.

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