Speaking at a recent event, a clip of which was shared on YouTube, Bisola stated that she has never been asked for s*x to feature in any movie project.
Media personality and actress Bisola Aiyeola has opened up about her experiences with the issue of s*x-for-roles in the movie industry.
Speaking at a recent event, a clip of which was shared on YouTube, Bisola stated that she has never been asked for s*x to feature in any movie project.
The mother of one spoke against the backdrop of challenges faced by actors and crew members, noting that s*xual harassment is one of many major problems experienced on the job.
Before now, aspiring performers have reported experiencing unwanted s*xual advances, often in the form of “s*x-for-roles” propositions from male directors and producers who hold positions of power.
However, Aiyeola said this has never been her experience as her talent has been enough to secure her a place in movie projects.
According to her, “Thankfully, I’ve never been asked for s*x for roles. There are some of us that it has never happened to, so I don’t have a personal story about it. My talent has always spoken for me and is still speaking for me.”
She highlighted that physical harassment, irregular working hours, and lack of health insurance, among others, also constitute challenges on the job, noting that s*xual harassment has been given disproportionate relevance.
“It feels like when we’re only talking about s*x for roles, we shelve all other major issues that also happen in the industry,” Aiyeola stressed.
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