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The SNL Hair Incident
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus recounts an experience on SNL where a producer relayed crude comments from NBC executives about her hair.
- She was pressured to change her hair but ultimately stood her ground, choosing to do what she wanted.
Casual Sexism
- The power dynamics and sexism prevalent in the entertainment industry during Julia Louis-Dreyfus's early career limited women's creative control.
- It made it difficult for women to gain recognition for their work, especially producer credits.
Early Setback
- Isabel Allende was expelled from a convent school at six years old.
- Despite this early setback, she became a successful writer.