It also requires greater accountability and transparency, with perpetrators held accountable for their actions and consequences for those who engage in exploitation.
If you or someone you know has experienced the casting couch or other forms of exploitation, there are resources available to help. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-HOPE) and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) are just two organizations that provide support and resources for survivors.
The backroom casting couch is a dark reality that has plagued the entertainment industry for decades. The experiences of Mariah and Vanessa Fir are just two examples of the many horror stories that have emerged from the industry.