Lili Reinhart Blasts Male Director Over Shocking On-Set Comment

Lili Reinhart's Revelatory Moment on Set

Hollywood starlet Lili Reinhart is putting the spotlight on a shocking experience she had with a male director during filming. Known for her breakout role as Betty Cooper on "Riverdale," Reinhart opened up about this disturbing incident during a lively chat with co-stars Victoria Pedretti, Alexandra Shipp, and Lola Tung. The actress revealed how she was told to "suck in your stomach" – a directive she took to heart, exposing a moment that stung deeply.

“When I had a male director come up to me and silently lean over and go, ‘Just suck in your stomach a little bit.’”

Despite being pressed by her co-stars to name the director, Reinhart chose to withhold his identity, teasing, "Tell you later." This moment was captured in a Cosmopolitan video, where Reinhart was promoting her latest female-helmed project, "Forbidden Fruits."

Empowerment on a Female-Centric Set

Reinhart's experience starkly contrasts with her time working on "Forbidden Fruits," directed by Meredith Alloway, where she felt genuinely empowered. "Forbidden Fruits" tells the story of Apple, a leader of a mystical femme cult, and showcases a wardrobe that's all about self-expression rather than the male gaze.

In her words, “It was ultimate collaboration, which is so nice, because sometimes that’s really not the case, and it’s like, ‘This is what you’re wearing.’ For Apple, it’s a lot of black and tight, but it’s not for the male gaze. It’s for herself.”

Upcoming Ventures and Past Accomplishments

Lili Reinhart’s career continues to flourish with her upcoming role in "The Love Hypothesis," a rom-com set to charm audiences worldwide. The film, directed by Claire Scanlon, co-stars Tom Bateman and Jaboukie Young-White, and promises to be another notch in Reinhart's impressive repertoire.

Beyond "Riverdale," her film credits include "Lilith," "The Kings of Summer," and "Miss Stevens," showing her versatility and range. As she dives into new projects, Reinhart remains a formidable force, both on and off the screen, advocating for a more inclusive and respectful Hollywood.