Lauren Elizabeth Thompson | October 24, 2014 2:49 pm

Jennifer Garner spoke out against sexism in the media this week, sharing her feelings at the Elle Women in Hollywood event. She pointed out how differently her and husband, Ben Affleck are treated by the media. While speaking at the event, Jennifer said she was a little upset that an event just to celebrate women had to exist. E! Reports: “The ‘men in Hollywood’ event is every day – it’s called Hollywood. Fifty-one per cent of the population should not have to schedule a special event to celebrate the fact that in an art that tells the report of what it means to be human and alive, we get to play a part.”

She gave an example of sexism between her and husband, Ben Affleck, after they both spent the day doing press interviews. Both are busy with new movies Gone Girl for him and for her Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Excellent, Very Terrible Day and Men, Women and Children. “We got home at night and we compared clarification. And I told him every release person who interviewed me, I mean every release one, and this is right of the red carpet here tonight Elle, questioned me, ‘How do you balance work and family?’ and he said the only thing that people questioned him repeatedly was about the tits on the ‘Blurred Lines’ girl (Emily Ratajkowski).”

“As for work-life balance, he said no one questioned him about it that day. As a matter of fact, no one had ever questioned him about it. And we do share the same family. Isn’t it time to kinda exchange that conversation?”

Yas, Jennifer! Stand up for women in media! Let’s focus on your acting skills!

From Hollywood actress to women’s activist, here’s to our #YASGirl of the week #JenniferGarner!

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