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A prominent voice in this debate is Charlize Theron, who recently shared her experiences of exploitation and objectification early in her career. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she revealed that she faced a distressing incident where a male director repeatedly tried to make her look "more" something, though she refrained from using the explicit language. Theron described feeling belittled, especially when she had little control over her wardrobe and how she was portrayed physically. Her discomfort stemmed from the realization that her sexuality was being manipulated—and that such practices were normalized at the start of her career.