\u201cI hope they decide to show some love to the women of the franchise,\u201d the star wrote on Instagram Tuesday.
\nMichelle Rodriguez just told the \u201cFast and the Furious\u201d movie franchise to step on it to improve its treatment of women. Or else. The actress, who plays Letty Ortiz in the street-racing adventure series, said on Instagram that the ride may be over for her unless \u201cthey decide to show some love to the women of the franchise on the next one.\u201d She added that she\u2019s \u201cgrateful for the opportunity the fans & studio have provided over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cF8 is out digitally today, I hope they decide to show some love to the women of the franchise on the next one. Or I just might have to say goodbye to a loved franchise. It’s been a good ride & Im grateful for the opportunity the fans & studio have provided over the years… One Love ??\u2764\ufe0f???\u2728???<\/p>\n
Entertainment Weekly notes that while the franchise has introduced more women, including formidable villain Charlize Theron in this year\u2019s \u201cThe Fate of the Furious,\u201d it has perhaps not been enough. It has been pointed out that strong female characters played by Gal Gadot and Elsa Pataky met their demise in recent installments. Original cast member Jordana Brewster, who plays Mia Toretto (wife of Brian O\u2019Conner played by Paul Walker who died in an auto crash in 2013) did not appear in \u201cThe Fate of the Furious,\u201d telling Fox News \u201cit wasn\u2019t a choice\u201d. \u201cI didn\u2019t say goodbye,\u201d she said. Rodriguez had told EW that \u201cI\u2019ve been making movies with Jordana, who plays the sister of Dom Toretto for 16 years and I can count on one hand how many lines I\u2019ve had to her.\u201d She called the situation \u201cpathetic.\u201d In that interview, Rodriguez said she\u2019s used the possibility of holding out as a bargaining chip before. \u201cAt the end of the day, the only leverage I have as an individual is my participation,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She garnered Diesel\u2019s support when they posted a video to his account. \u201cProud of our saga…but we must try to reach higher each time,\u201d Diesel captioned his post. \u201cThe challenge is what makes it fun. It\u2019s also why this saga has reached the level that it has…you have been the best fans in film history and are forever grateful…Dom and Letty.\u201d The friends and costars filmed a short clip in which Rodriguez explains that her criticism had nothing to do with Diesel. She calls the actor the \u201cbiggest supporter of strong women,\u201d and he gives her a sweet kiss. \u201cAnd I\u2019ve always appreciated that about you, throughout the years,\u201d Rodriguez says. \u201cJust know if I ever post anything, it\u2019s not you I\u2019m talking to.\u201d<\/p>\n
As The Old Saying Goes: \u201cIf You Don\u2019t Speak Up, You Don\u2019t Get Heard\u201d. Go Michelle! <\/b><\/p>\nSusan Z\u2019s Conclusion:<\/h2>\n
It is an old Hollywood clich\u00e9 in action movies. Women rarely do anything more than be eye candy or the loving supporter of the hero. Even though Michelle is a bad ass chick in the franchise, she is saying she wants to be a more integral part of the storyline versus a supporting chick.<\/p>\n
The High Priestess: <\/b>
\nThis is a woman who is self-sufficient and of strong character. This of course represents Rodriguez in her stand for a role in the franchise that has more meat to it.<\/p>\n
Five of Pentacles:<\/b>
\nThis card is one of low self-esteem and sometimes feeling less than. The card more than defines the point she is trying to make in the representation of her character Letty and how women are portrayed in Hollywood.<\/p>\n
Two of Pentacles: <\/b> Inverted (Upside Down)
\nThis is fluctuation of ups and downs in one\u2019s career. Since pulled inverted, I feel that Rodriguez will probably get what she is asking for but not exactly how she wants it. Let\u2019s hope the studio doesn\u2019t decide to kill her off as the other strong female characters were with the storyline of Dom being the grieving widower.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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