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Below is the transcribed speech, viaCNN.
Let me tell you about my own experience.
The character is simultaneously discovering and developing her womanhood, her voice, and her desire.
I excitedly opened my first fan mail to read a rape fantasy that a man had written me.
Movie reviewers talked about my budding breasts in reviews.
And that men would feel entitled to discuss and objectify my body to my great discomfort.
So I quickly adjusted my behavior.
I rejected any role that even had a kissing scene and talked about that choice deliberately in interviews.
I emphasized how bookish I was and how serious I was.
And I cultivated an elegant way of dressing.
