On the red carpet, women celebrities often get the “rabbit food” questions, which means that essentially they’re only asked about what they eat and what they wear. Amy Poehler’s “Smart Girls” is trying to change that.
On Sept. 10, Poehler’s organization “Smart Girls” launched a campaign called #SmartGirlsAsk to generate more meaningful and intellectual conversations on the red carpet. With the Emmy Awards taking place on Sept. 20, Smart Girls hopes some of these questions could even be used this Sunday.
In partnership with the Television Academy, Smart Girls asked people on Twitter: “What compelling questions would you ask on the red carpet?”
We’re partnering w/@smrtgrls for meaningful red-carpet convo at the #Emmys on 9/20. TWEET your Qs w/#SmartGirlsAsk! pic.twitter.com/e3qxv5Toqq
— Television Academy (@TelevisionAcad) September 11, 2015
Smarties, start thinking about the questions you’d ask on the red carpet and tweet them to us using #SmartGirlsAsk! https://t.co/yXsX0RA89d
— AmyPoehlerSmartGirls (@smrtgrls) September 11, 2015
The campaign, which follows in the footsteps of The Representation Project’s #AskHerMore, generated hundreds of responses from people of all genders on Twitter — and even got a shout out from Hillary Clinton and “Scandal” star Katie Lowes. The questions ranged from “what advice would you give your younger self?” to “what’s your favorite sports team?”
The overwhelming response to #SmartGirlsAsk proves that more meaningful conversations can and should be happening on the red carpet. Hearing about a woman’s beautiful gown is great, but it would be equally great to hear about her career trajectory and the accomplishments that led her to be on the red carpet in the first place.
Here are 15 questions we would love to hear the answers to on the red carpet:
Love this idea, @smrtgrls. If you were president, what’s the first thing you would do? #SmartGirlsAsk https://t.co/vx3kU3irke
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 18, 2015
What woman deserves a biopic about her life that hasn’t been made yet #SmartGirlsAsk #Emmys @smrtgrls
— sandy maltzman (@sandymaltzman) September 18, 2015
If you could change one thing for women in the entertainment industry, what would it be?#SmartGirlsAsk
— India de Beaufort (@Indiadebeaufort) September 18, 2015
@smrtgrls What is your responsibility as a celebrity to improve the world around you? How do you encourage action in others? #SmartGirlsAsk
— Kristina (@KristinaJelinek) September 18, 2015
#smartgirlsask what advice would you give your younger self about growing up as a woman in this world?
— olive branch (@olivialoe) September 11, 2015
How do you keep yourself positive and motivated? #SmartGirlsAsk @smrtgrls
— Catherine Uy (@catherinereport) September 17, 2015
Girls can like sports too! Who’s your favorite sports team to follow? #SmartGirlsAsk @smrtgrls
— Mindy Diamond (@mindykdiamond) September 18, 2015
What song do you listen to that psyches you up and makes you feel strong? #SmartGirlsAsk
— Katie Lowes (@KatieQLowes) September 14, 2015
What is your role in ending unrealistic body ideals & body shaming? #SmartGirlsAsk Please share reasons you appreciate/like/love your body!
— ✨l-dubs✨ (@laurashredder) September 18, 2015
Which #smartgirl do you want to see on the new $10 bill? @smrtgrls #SmartGirlsAsk
— Nicole Merchut (@nicolemerchut) September 18, 2015
#SmartGirlsAsk what’s keeping us from gender equality? Whatever it is needs to be overcome ❤️❤️ @smrtgrls
— Syd C (@Sydec02) September 18, 2015
@smrtgrls What’s the most intellectually challenging role you’ve ever had? What role has grown you into a better person? #SmartGirlsAsk
— Rachel Sekola (@rachlou1029) September 17, 2015
@smrtgrls In an industry so focused on appearance and often filled with rejection, how do you combat self-doubt? #SmartGirlsAsk
— Karrin Marie (@heyvaruce) September 17, 2015
What advice would you give to young girls from all around the world? #SmartGirlsAsk @smrtgrls
— فرح (@bookwormfarah) September 17, 2015
#SmartGirlsAsk If you could get drinks w/one influential woman, who would it be? @smrtgrls
— Leslie Gordon (@thegordongirl) September 17, 2015
We look forward to (hopefully) hearing a few of these questions at the Emmys!
Head over to Twitter to read more awesome questions from #SmartGirlsAsk.
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