“There still aren't enough[ roles for women of color]. And I'd say that's the case, not only for African-American women, but for all women in the Hollywood game. It's just slim pickings, and a very challenging time for us. I think that's why more of us need to work our way behind the camera in order to create roles that really illuminate who women are. We still have room for growth in that area, without a doubt.”
![“There still aren't enough[ roles for women of color]. And I'd say that's the case, not only for African-American women, but for all women in the Hollywood game. It's just slim pickings, and a very challenging time for us. I think that's why more of us need to work our way behind the camera in…” quote by Jada Pinkett Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07e/jada-pinkett-smith-3568_african-american_there-still-aren-t-enough-roles-for-wome_3100652.jpg)
![“I am optimistic. I think that there are a lot of women producing things, not necessarily in the studios. Actresses are putting stuff together. I think there are more stories about women of color [and] older women. But it is slim pickings.” quote by Susan Sarandon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/095/susan-sarandon-2799_actresses_i-am-optimistic-i-think-that-there-are-a_2999481.jpg)
