Sabrina Carpenter accidentally turned Coachella into an A League Of Their Own reunion Sabrina Carpenter accidentally turned Coachella into an A League Of Their Own reunion

Seriously, how do you bring Madonna and Geena Davis out on stage and not make at least a few Rockford Peaches jokes?

Coachella 2026 Weekend 2 Friday updates: Sabrina Carpenter taps Geena Davis for Sabrinawood; Anyma's redo Weekend 2 of Coachella 2026 is here. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G will return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, plus surprise guest Kacey Musgraves.

Yes, that was Geena Davis in Sabrina Carpenter's #Coachella headlining set on Friday night.

GEENA DAVIS??!?!!?

Geena Davis smirking in a car with a white steering wheel. There is a rainbow building in the backdrop.

Thelma and Louise in the desert wearing jeans and muscle tanks.

Sabrina recruited the second half of Thelma and Louise, Geena Davis, to recite the car monologue this week. 🤩

Davis is also known for “A League of Her Own” (1992) and “Beetlejuice” (1988). She also developed the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media in 2004.

We need more women leading breakthroughs, solving problems, and driving innovation on screen, because if you can see it, you can be it.

Shows like “The Pitt” are helping shift that narrative—spotlighting a range of diverse women in the medical field, from nurses and paramedics to surgeons and attendings.

The stories we see shape what we believe is possible—but too often, women have been missing from the picture. Our analysis of on-screen representation found that only 38% of STEM characters were women in TV series from 2018 to 2022. From 2007-2017 it was just 37%.

But there’s still a long way to go: GDI’s 2025 Children’s TV report shows that less than 2% of characters in new children’s TV programming are disabled.

Let’s keep pushing for more inclusive stories, more diverse voices, and more characters every child can connect with.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💙 and we’re celebrating representation that helps audiences see themselves and others in the world around them. Characters like Julia on Sesame Street, a young girl with autism, help normalize differences, spark conversations, and build empathy from an early age.

Filmmaker Michelle Garza Cervera is helping change that. With award-winning work like “Huesera,” she’s pushing boundaries and proving that new perspectives elevate storytelling. Read more: geenadavisinstitute.org/spotlight/mi...

Women are redefining horror—but they’re still vastly underrepresented behind the camera. Studies estimate women make up less than 6% of all directors in the horror genre.

Instead of accepting the roles she was given, she demanded better — and became the blueprint for those who followed.

During #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate Rita Moreno: a trailblazer, a powerhouse and proof that persistence can change the story.

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From “West Side Story” to “One Day at a Time,” Rita Moreno’s career spans decades, generations and genres — and she’s still not done.

As one of the few EGOT winners, Rita carved out space for Latina representation in an industry that often tried to limit her.

During Women’s History Month, we honor Gloria Steinem—and all those who speak up, push forward, and refuse to accept the status quo. The fight for equality is ongoing, and so is the power of using your voice.

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On Gloria Steinem’s birthday, we’re celebrating a trailblazing activist who gave voice to women’s stories that had long been ignored. From advocating for workplace equality to championing reproductive rights, her impact continues to ripple across generations.

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” is the highest-grossing film ever directed by a woman, proving that bold vision and commercial success aren’t mutually exclusive. From “Lady Bird” to “Little Women,” Greta's built a career on nuanced, emotionally intelligent stories centered on women — and audiences show up.

When casting reflects real lived experience, the impact goes far beyond the screen.

Yet according to our recent study “The State of Disability Representation on Television,” only 21% of characters on TV with disabilities are played by disabled actors.
Authentic representation means opportunity, accuracy, and giving disabled actors the chance to tell their own stories.

Audiences have fallen in love with Becca on “The Pitt” for her authentic and nuanced portrayal of autism. As an actor with autism herself, Tal Anderson brings a perspective that helps reshape how disabilities are represented on screen.

Beyond the awards, she’s reshaped the industry conversation around artist ownership, creative control and the value of songwriting.

Her eras may change — but her impact only grows.

Here’s to women who write their own stories, and make history doing it.

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Taylor Swift has redefined longevity, reinvention and lyrical storytelling in modern music. From country roots to global pop icon to indie-folk storyteller, she has continuously evolved — and brought millions along with her.

From leading the Las Vegas Aces to back-to-back championships to becoming a vocal advocate for equity, mental health and representation, she shows that leadership isn’t just about stats — it’s about impact.

Her presence is powerful. Her voice is fearless. And her story is still being written.

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A four-time WNBA MVP, three-time WNBA Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, NCAA Champion and one of the most dominant forces in basketball, A’ja Wilson continues to redefine what greatness looks like in women’s sports.

Their nomination celebrates outstanding artistry and marks a powerful step forward for women shaping the future of film sound.

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In an Oscar first, the nominated sound team behind “Sirāt” is entirely female: supervising sound editor Laia Casanovas, re-recording mixer Yasmina Praderas, and production sound mixer Amanda Villavieja.

Research from the Geena Davis Institute unveils the stark realities of gender inequality in Hollywood, revealing the persistent challenges and limited victories for women in directing and screenwriting roles. Read more:
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Chloé Zhao is the only woman in the Best Director category at this year’s #AcademyAwards, nominated for "Hamnet." 🎬

Her second nomination places her among just nine women ever nominated in the category—and one of only three women to win, taking home the Oscar in 2021 for “Nomadland.”

Research from the Geena Davis Institute unveils the stark realities of gender inequality in Hollywood, revealing the persistent challenges and limited victories for women in directing and screenwriting roles. Read more: bit.ly/4s6enUh

#Oscars #ChloeZhao #Hamnet

She opened doors and challenged an industry that had long excluded diverse voices, paving the way for generations to come. 🎬✨

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In 1940, Hattie McDaniel made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award for her role in “Gone with the Wind.”

A trailblazer in Hollywood, McDaniel broke barriers at a time when opportunities for Black actors were extremely limited.