When Geena Davis began watching children’s television shows with her young daughter in the early 2000s, she noticed few female characters. This led her to sponsor a research project that grew into the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. This organization researches the representation of women and girls in film and television. Through its advocacy work, the institute has helped to bring attention to the issue of gender bias in media and has inspired change in the industry. The institute’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in entertainment has earned it widespread recognition and respect, and its impact continues to grow. She has received both an honorary Emmy and an honorary Oscar for her work.
