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The article also sheds light on outdated and problematic practices in Hollywood. Actress Anne Hathaway revealed that in the 2000s, chemistry tests often involved actors making out with multiple candidates, often in uncomfortable or objectifying situations. Hathaway criticized these methods, noting that they reflect a broader issue of sexism and the commodification of actors' bodies.
She pointed out that such tests were once considered normal, but now we recognize their harmful implications. Hathaway herself admitted to participating in them but expressed that modern standards yield better and more respectful approaches to casting.