Hollywood's a meritocracy, right?https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1420109565069303819 …
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Yes. Just speaking from experience, and I don’t know any of them, I would bet they all have faced challenges. Different than those with no access to the industry. Show biz as we all know is pretty rough, and ultimately is a meritocracy.
I don't for a second doubt that they've all faced challenges. They're human. I simply reject the claim that the industry is - in the short term or long term - a meritocracy. If it were, how do you explain the utter lack of diversity behind the camera? Lack of merit?
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If you're interested in some data around Hollywood as a "meritocracy"...https://www.mckinsey.com/Featured-Insights/Diversity-and-Inclusion/Black-representation-in-film-and-TV-The-challenges-and-impact-of-increasing-diversity …
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I love Ben Stiller, but I think it’s pretty clear that the son of famed comedic actor Jerry Stiller has a dog in the “nepotism in Hollywood” fight. Just sayin’.
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AND Anne Meara.
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100 percent agree. Diversity is much bigger issue. No question. And I see your point, access is access. So yes. I’m saying that untalented people don’t really last if they get a break because of who they are or know or are related to.
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Disagree… untalented people with connections can afford to fail sideways…especially if they have someone else paying their bills.
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Creative talents, Ivy League intellectuals, C-Suite executives - it is always the same meritocracy myth. @RedHourBen is brilliant. Surely someone equally brilliant never broke through for all the wrong reasons.
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Can you give an example of an "Ivy League intellectual"? In my experience very few people.of privilege are willing to do what it takes to get a Ph.D., teach students and publish long enough to get tenure.
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