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Hollywood Portrayals of Female Journalists and the Reality Behind Them
In a 2015 article for New York Magazine, contributor Olivia Newsy critically examined how Hollywood tends to depict female journalists. The article pointed out a common narrative trope: women in media using sex appeal or sexual manipulation to secure stories or sources. This portrayal, the author argued, is not just fiction but appears to reflect some darker realities, even if exaggerated for dramatic effect.