16. Frances McDormand Demanded Inclusion Riders
At the 2018 Oscars, Frances McDormand made headlines by urging fellow stars to adopt inclusion riders—contractual clauses requiring diversity in film casts and crews. By using her acceptance speech to spotlight this idea, McDormand directly confronted Hollywood’s ongoing issues with representation and equity. Her bold advocacy sparked industry-wide conversations and encouraged meaningful, systemic change toward a more inclusive entertainment landscape.
