Being Quote by Marti Noxon
“In 'UnREAL', for me, just being so openly feminist, just being so overtly, like, 'This show is about women who are not necessarily likable, doing a job that is despicable, and we are not going to be afraid of that.'”
About This Quote
Source TV Series: UnREAL, 2015‑2018, Creator interview on feminist storytelling
She intentionally portrays women in complex, unlikable roles to challenge stereotypes and avoid fear of negative perception
In simple terms: She shows women as flawed, powerful, and unapologetic.
Key Takeaway
Create bold, nuanced female characters.
Themes
feminism
media representation
authenticity
Mood
defiant
empowering
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- advertising
- political campaigns
- education curricula
Key Concepts
gender politics
narrative risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle backlash to feminist narratives?
- What impact do you hope these characters have?
A Different Perspective
Audience may reject non‑traditional portrayals.
