Document Type
Blog Post
Publication Date
4-8-2026
Abstract
Following the surge of the #MeToo movement in 2017, which exposed widespread unsafe and discriminatory conditions for women in Hollywood, the industry underwent a fundamental shift in how its institutions addressed sexual misconduct and equal opportunity. Now, with the rattles of the movement stabilizing, Hollywood is reemerging as an unsafe environment for women in entertainment. One of the most high-profile cases of the 2020s, Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC, illustrates how legal frameworks and Hollywood culture continue to fall short on protecting female victims of sexual assault. Moreover, it underscores how survivors are often still forced to navigate complex legal barriers, professional retaliation, and public scrutiny when seeking justice. Ultimately, the case demonstrates that, even in an era shaped by the #MeToo movement, meaningful protection and systemic change for women in the entertainment industry remain incomplete.
Recommended Citation
Sarfati, Clara, "Hollywood has Learned Nothing from #MeToo" (2026). Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog. 111.
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ersj-blog/111
