Now, the first set of actresses annoy the heck out of me in terms of the characters they play (I don't know them in real life, they may be great people). They appear to me like spoiled sassy princesses that ALWAYS need a man to come and rescue or save them.

Think about all the movies they play in and how incredibly dependant they are ... how unhappy and even miserable life is without a man. If I were a woman (I could say a heck of a lot of things here but won't) I'd be upset at how they represented my gender. But women eat thier movies UP! Incredible? Many women have worked hard to show that they are self reliant, that having a partner in life is preferable but not absolutely necessary for survival or happiness. And characters like these and the women who love them (wasn't that a book?) are not only not helping the cause but are hurting it. I've always thought those types of movies were crap and now have a reason for you to think so too.

Now, look at the second list of actresses. They seem like quiet, confident, mature individuals (to be fair, again I don't know them in real life - they could be losers for all I know) who take roles in movies because they appeal to them at the time. Maybe it helps them grow at that particular junction in their life or maybe it sounds fun to them. The are also very aware and careful of the roles they play and the impact their movie will have on the audience. Even while being socially responsible they are still able to be attractive, still able to make money, still able to be famous, still able to get movies they want ... how do I know? Cause they call me first to ask for advice as I am on their speed dial. Obviously! They also do not mind nudity in their films if it calls for it (they are not 'above' that), they do not mind being vulnerable and taking risks and do not mind trying something new. We need more like em, plain and simple.

... Hold on ... Speilberg is on line 1 for me. I usually make him wait ... :)