Kristen Stewart, who made her filmmaking debut with The Chronology of Water, recently shocked the industry by claiming that Hollywood treats actresses like 'puppets.' She talked extensively about how female actors are treated in the business. Based on her personal experience, Kristen claimed that the industry elevates directors while marginalising actors.

Kristen Stewart offered a novel viewpoint on the 'ego' of the industry in an interview with Variety. She explained that actors are frequently treated like puppets rather than collaborators, and she didn't hold back when discussing the difficulties women encounter.

Kristen Stewart said, "Actresses get treated like sh*t, I've got to tell you. 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."

Kristen Stewart gave Imogen Poots a significant shout-out to demonstrate her argument, pointing out that her performance was a genuine, all-body effort that went far beyond simply 'following directions.'

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Kristen Stewart Will Not Stay in The US?

Kristen Stewart recently disclosed that she might leave the United States due to an increasingly restrictive environment that limits her freedom to work. The Oscar-nominated actor's comments coincide with several well-known celebrities making the decision to relocate to Europe. Her current position adds to the growing number of artists who are reconsidering their connection with Hollywood and their prospects in the United States.

Kristen Stewart acknowledged in a recent interview with The Times of London that she will 'probably not' remain in the US while Donald Trump continues to influence the political landscape.

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Kristen Stewart Upcoming Projects

With her most recent project, The Chronology of Water, Kristen Stewart, famous for starring in the Twilight series, shifted to directing. When the movie debuted at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it was given a standing ovation for over six minutes. The movie, which is based on the memoir of Lidia Yuknavitch, chronicles a woman's quest to transform suffering into creativity. For eight years, Kristen worked on this project. Jim Belushi, Thora Birch, and Imogen Poots appear in the movie.