Elizabeth Banks recalls being told she wouldn't be able to 'direct men' in films
Published on April 27, 2026.
Elizabeth Banks, an actress-filmmaker known for her portrayal of a woman who is accidentally shrunk to six inches tall by her scientist husband, has recalled being told she cannot direct men in films as they wouldn't "follow" her. This was during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote her new TV show, The Miniature Wife. She also mentioned the importance of supporting female "storytellers" in Hollywood.
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