Having recently starred in hit television shows such as The Bay and Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spinoff 1923, Vasinova knows good and well the importance of strong female representation. It is her belief that by portraying these roles on-screen, she and other actresses can inspire the next generation.
The Gap in Representation and the Popularity of Female-Led Roles
As Danielle Vasinova and many other actresses are well aware, there is somewhat of a gap in terms of who earns more roles—and more money—in Hollywood. As of 2021, an It’s a Man’s (Celluloid) World study found that a whopping 85% of films in Hollywood featured more male characters than female characters. And as of 2024, Forbes’ list of the top 10 highest-earning actors featured nine men and only one woman.
And yet, even though they are seemingly featured less, women perform extremely well at the box office. In fact, a 2018 report from the Creative Artists Agency, Shift7, showed that movies led by women between the years of 2014 and 2017 put up massive numbers at the box office.
And then there’s the impact of these roles. As Danielle Vasinova is well aware, films and television shows with strong female representation inspire younger audiences in more ways than one. They show young women that they are capable of anything—that they don’t have to stand behind men and that they can follow whatever career paths they choose.
Danielle Vasinova’s Strong Female Roles
The Emmy Award-nominated Danielle Vasinova is no stranger to the role of the independent, intelligent woman. Aside from being a trailblazer in real life, the Native American and Czech actress also often depicts one on-screen.
