Modeling helped Davis book her first acting gig, a part in the Academy Award-winning 1982 film Tootsie, which in turn opened many other doors. The only thing I can conclude is that maybe I was attracted to the ability to be somebody else." up to and including my underwear," she says. 'What, are they judging me or something?' But then I pick the goal of having as many people as possible look at me. "I was somebody who couldn't stand for people to look at me, or if they were staring at me I'd say. That was especially true early in her career, when Davis - who studied theater at Boston University but always knew she wanted to be on screen - was discovered by a modeling agency while working as a live retail mannequin.
She has portrayed plenty of iconic characters over the years, from housewife-turned-outlaw Thelma in the feminist classic Thelma & Louise to her Oscar-winning turn as a quirky dog trainer in The Accidental Tourist.Īnd she has long advocated for inclusion and equal representation of women in the entertainment industry - including by founding the nonprofit Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which won the prestigious Governors Award at last month's Emmys.Įven so, she has struggled at times with self-doubt and insecurity. Geena Davis is a towering figure in Hollywood. This month, she spoke with NPR's Morning Edition about her movie career and upcoming memoir. Geena Davis attends the Emmy Awards in Sept.
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