Kirsten Dunst Reflects on MeToo Progress at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival
Kirsten Dunst addressed the MeToo movement’s impact on the film and TV industry during an on-stage interview at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival on Thursday. She emphasized that meaningful progress has been made since the movement gained momentum, highlighting shifts in workplace culture, reporting practices, and accountability within Hollywood and beyond. When an audience member asked whether male actors and directors had fully absorbed the MeToo message, Dunst suggested that awareness has grown and that many in the industry are now more mindful of conduct, policy changes, and the importance of safe, respectful environments. She underscored that while there is more work to do, the conversation around harassment and power dynamics has sparked tangible changes in how productions are run and how talent is treated. The Red Sea Film Festival continue to spotlight women’s voices and industry reform, reinforcing the ongoing impact of MeToo on global cinema.