6 Drama Actresses Say Hollywood Never Feels Secure at THR Emmy Roundtable
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jun 11
6 Drama Actresses Say Hollywood Never Feels Secure at THR Emmy Roundtable
1 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jun 11
Summary
Six actresses at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Drama Actresses Emmy Roundtable said even acclaimed careers rarely feel settled, with Claire Danes summing it up as “the vast majority of us are just working.”
Long audition gauntlets and constant competition drove that insecurity: Chase Infiniti described a 6-month process for “One Battle After Another,” while Kerry Washington said “Scandal” took four or five auditions amid intense demand.
Rhea Seehorn, Carrie Coon and Washington said the pressure extends beyond acting to branding, red carpets and gendered judgments, with women still pushed to market themselves while fighting for roles and craft-based recognition.
Younger actors Sarah Pidgeon and Infiniti said publicity and sudden visibility can be exhausting, while veterans said profile boosts after hits like “The White Lotus” still do not guarantee top-tier offers.
The discussion framed Hollywood success as a moving target, with Washington saying actors are always on some “list” unless they create projects themselves through producing.