February 14th 2025.
During a recent press conference, Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton made a bold statement against Hollywood. She announced that she would be taking a career break after realizing that acting no longer brought her joy. Swinton, who is known for her roles in Narnia and Doctor Strange, has had a successful career but has decided that it's time to take a step back from the relentless demands of the movie industry.
At 64 years old, Swinton was presented with a lifetime achievement prize at the Berlin International Film Festival for her impressive range as an actress. However, it was her announcement that caught everyone's attention. Despite working regularly for over two decades, Swinton revealed that she feels like a "merciless mistress" to Hollywood and has been "under the lash" for too long. She explained that she is looking forward to a period of her life where she can do something different.
"I can't quite say what it is, but I can say that I'm not shooting a film for the rest of this year," Swinton shared at the press conference. "I want time to develop projects, some in cinema and some not. But I need time."
Swinton also spoke about her dislike for certain Hollywood norms, particularly the divide between "industrial filmmaking" and big Hollywood projects. She believes that it's difficult for these two worlds to relate to each other as they are often kept apart on set.
The British actress didn't hold back when describing the working environment in Hollywood. She admitted that it's seen as "peculiar" for colleagues to hang out with each other on set. Swinton has starred in notable titles such as Constantine with Keanu Reeves and The Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio.
During her award acceptance speech, Swinton made bold statements about greed and the atrocities of war. She clarified that she was referring to all wars, not just the conflict in Gaza. She was also asked about the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement, which calls for a cultural boycott of Israel. Swinton expressed her admiration for the movement but ultimately decided to attend the festival rather than boycott it.
She believes that she can be more useful to all causes by being present and taking responsibility for her personal judgment call. Swinton's latest films include The Room Next Door with Julianne Moore, where two friends reconnect as one of them goes through terminal cancer, and the apocalyptic drama The End.
Despite taking a break from acting, Swinton remains committed to using her platform to speak out about important issues. She encourages others to share their stories and get in touch with her agency's entertainment team. Whether it's a celebrity story, video, or pictures, Swinton wants to hear from you.
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