Julianne Moore Emphasizes 'Gender Equality Still Far Off' at Cannes

Actress Julianne Moore accepted an award for championing women in film at the Cannes Film Festival, stating that gender equality remains a distant global goal.

Mon May 18 2026

Gender Equality as a Global Challenge

Actress Julianne Moore stated that gender equality is 'still pretty far away' at an awards ceremony in Cannes, France, on May 17, 2026. She emphasized that true gender equality has a long way to go, not only in the film industry but worldwide, noting it's a global issue rather than one endemic to the film industry.

Recipient of the 'Women in Motion Award'

Julianne Moore received the 2026 Women in Motion Award for championing female voices in film. Fellow actress and producer Salma Hayek, also present at the event, praised Moore as a 'consistently brilliant' and 'inspiration for decades,' also commending her impeccable taste in material.

*Source: YouTube: Reuters (2026-05-18)*

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