Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore says true gender equality remains distant globally and within the film industry as she speaks at an event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Moore makes the remarks during a “Women in Motion” event on Sunday, where she accepts an award recognising her advocacy for women in cinema. She frames the lack of equality not as a problem limited to Hollywood or filmmaking, but as a wider, global issue. Moore’s comments are presented as part of a discussion around progress for women in the entertainment sector and the gap that still exists between formal equality and lived outcomes. The outlets report that Moore connects gender equality concerns to broader societal factors, while also highlighting that the film industry continues to lag in areas such as representation and opportunity. The award and her remarks are linked to ongoing efforts to promote women’s rights and visibility in cinema during the Cannes period.