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Hollywood's Shift: Diversity Declines Amid Controversial Reboots

8/12/2025

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Hollywood is experiencing a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion in its storytelling. Sharon Waxman highlights this change in her New York Times column, pointing to the controversial "anti-woke" reboot of "Basic Instinct" and the backlash against Sydney Sweeney's advertisement. Many creatives are feeling increasingly marginalized as political tides turn.

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Hollywood is experiencing a notable shift away from diversity, equity, and inclusion in its storytelling. Sharon Waxman highlights this change in her New York Times column, pointing to the controversial "anti-woke" reboot of "Basic Instinct" and the backlash against Sydney Sweeney's advertisement. Many creatives are feeling increasingly marginalized as political tides turn.