Jamie Lee Curtis pushes for cast and crew to wear name tags on film sets to help eliminate power hierarchies from forming: ‘There isn’t hierarchy in art’
As a fervent admirer of Jamie Lee Curtis, I find her unique blend of talent, grace, and unwavering commitment to equality truly inspiring. Her latest initiative to foster an egalitarian environment on film sets by encouraging everyone to wear name tags is nothing short of ingenious.
On a typical day, numerous accomplished and recognized actors and actresses can be found busy at work on movie sets scattered globally.
Jamie Lee Curtis, well-known for her debut role in Halloween (1978), is one of the celebrities that a lot of people have come to recognize and become familiar with.
As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but share my enthusiasm for the idea that, during production, each and every one of us—cast and crew alike—would don a name tag on our shirts. This way, we all stand on a level of familiarity, fostering a more inclusive and friendly environment on set.
In a recent interview on Kevin Hart’s podcast, the iconic Scream Queen, aged 65, expressed her thoughts: “It feels quite unbalanced being in the spotlight on a film set,” she said. “We’re recognized, but we rarely get to know our fans. This imbalance seems unfair to me.”
Curtis aims to eliminate the potentially unbalanced power structures that may arise by using nametags on set, so that every individual’s role and identity is clearly visible.
Afterward, Curtis outlined his vision for how every set could be improved by suggesting a minor adjustment such as adding name tags.
In a movie set, collaborating with everyone, we’d all don name tags. This way, when I return the next day, I could greet Sabine warmly with “Good morning, Sabine,” without a second thought because I’ve already learned her name, as the Californian native from Santa Monica clarified to Entertainment Weekly.
Generally, movie sets tend to be bustling, collaborative workspaces where etiquette and power structures may sometimes cause issues and foster disrespect.
In response to Hart, the True Lies actor expressed his desire for fairness, stating that it’s crucial because art is significant. He emphasized that there shouldn’t be any hierarchy in art; instead, it should be a collective effort among people.
On the set of Halloween Kills (2021), Cutis applied the technique, causing the entire crew to stand in solemn silence with their hands at their backs following the final emotionally charged scene. Everyone was adorned with a nametag, each bearing the message: “We are Laurie Strode.”
Throughout her lifetime, she’s consistently advocated for equality and inclusivity in the political sphere as well.
As a committed supporter, I can attest that Curtis has consistently championed progressive values in politics. She has penned editorials advocating for an increase in women’s representation in public office. Furthermore, she has vocally condemned right-wing assaults on members of the LGBTQ+ community and expressed her backing for Democratic candidates in state-wide elections.
More recently, Curtis and Hart had the chance to perform alongside each other as they were both in the cast for Eli Roth’s movie version of the popular video game, Borderlands.
In addition to Hart and Curtis, the cast for the science fiction action-comedy includes Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Edgar Ramirez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Gina Gershon.
The movie “Borderlands” held its opening night at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on August 6, and it was released nationwide for public viewing two days after that, on August 8.
Most recently, Curtis has been shooting the long-awaited sequel to Freaky Friday with co-star Lindsay Lohan since late June.
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2024-08-09 10:24