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During her interviews and podcast appearances, Hedlund frequently emphasizes her identity as a gay woman and her role as a woman in Hollywood. She acknowledges the limited representation of marginalized groups in the industry, stating that it’s an honor to be one of the few women, especially LGBTQ women, to helm such a large project. She sees her position as a “field of luck,” a chance to send “the elevator back down” to others from underrepresented backgrounds.