Actor-turned-director Kristen Stewart has criticised Hollywood for its treatment of female actors, saying the film industry does not give them any agency. In a recent interview, Kristen called how actresses are treated like “puppets” in Hollywood. Kristen Stewart at the LA premiere of The Chronology of Water at the 2220 Arts & Archives in Los Angeles, January 08, 2026. (Photo by LISA O’CONNOR / AFP) (AFP) Kristen Stewart slams Hollywood Speaking with Variety, Kristen, who is turning director with The Chronology of Water, spoke about the treatment meted out to female actors in the industry. “Actresses get treated like shit, I’ve got to tell you. People think anyone could be an actress, but the first time I sat down to talk about my movie as a director, I thought, wow, this is a different experience. They are talking to me like I’m somebody with a brain,” the actor said. Drawing on her own experience, Kristen said that directors are put on a pedestal by the industry, while actors are relegated to the background. “There’s this …