it's a small point but it's been rattling around in my admittedly small brain for awhile
2006-09-24 12:37:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
Because everything's so PC these days. I'm surprised they haven't banned the word "waitress" yet.
2006-09-24 12:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keanu Reeves consistently acts the comparable, no emotion in any respect. notably lots all of those stupid Disney little ones are poor actors. Denzel Washington, Mel Gibson, Brad Pitt, Angeline Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, Tom Hanks, and Kate Beckinsale are sturdy at switching issues up.
2016-10-17 22:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all related to everything becoming so bloody politically correct in recent years. Actress is now thought ot be a sexist term, so everyone calls themselves "actors" instead.
2006-09-24 12:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by The Doctor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actor does not indicate gender, and never has. It's only since the advent of television that anyone has cared. For example, they don't call a femal pilot a pilotess, or a female lawyer a lawyeress.
2006-09-24 12:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because "actress" comes with negative connotations like the casting couch and not being a serious "actor". & the word "actor" seems to be gender neutral.
2006-09-24 12:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by low_on_ram 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that started in the 70's because of the womens movement towards equality ( for pay and job opportunities.)
2006-09-24 12:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by Yahooanswerssux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the word actor is not gender based, it applies to both male and female.
2006-09-24 12:41:08 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo Medic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they used to be called actresses and I don't know why they changed it, but I think it has something to do with being politically correct. Or equality of the sexes. or some other reason. (shrugs shoulders)
2006-09-24 12:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats the non-gender specific, term...the P.C. title.
Although I think "actress" is a valid word to use.
2006-09-24 12:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by ŚţΰāŔţ ● Ŧ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We want people to Know we are equal to male actors so why not be said as the same.
2006-09-24 12:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by Fallen 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋