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Julianne Moore Rejects Violent Roles, Calls Them “Noise”

5/17/2026

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Moore Shuns Violence

Julianne Moore announced she will avoid film projects that contain guns, explosions, or on-screen violence.
She called the violence “noise” that mismatches today’s global climate and said she prefers stories exploring authentic human relationships.
In response, X users criticized her citing past violent roles, while supporters praised her emphasis on emotional depth.

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Moore Demands Equality

Moore accepted Kering’s Women in Motion Award at Cannes in 2026.
A study reported that women comprised 37% of lead roles in 2025’s top-grossing films, a 10% decline from 2024.
Moore described acting as a gig economy in which performers move from one job to the next.
Moore urged hiring women, calling them each other’s greatest allies.

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Moore Shuns Violence

Julianne Moore announced she will avoid film projects that contain guns, explosions, or on-screen violence.
She called the violence “noise” that mismatches today’s global climate and said she prefers stories exploring authentic human relationships.
In response, X users criticized her citing past violent roles, while supporters praised her emphasis on emotional depth.

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