Meghan, why is she an Actress, not an Actor?

Why is it that all the females in the theatre, film and other acting professions are all now called Actors but every time Megan Markle is mentioned on the TV news or in the newspaper she's afforded the title Actress, why? This is a them and us scenario or is it she's not called an Actor because it may be thought Harry's going to marry a man. To me a women is an Actress and a man is an Actor.

Agreed , another attack on the English language by the politically correct brigade .

Whatever next - it won't be long and they'll both be getting called Duke of Sussex.

Whatever next - it won't be long and they'll both be getting called Duke of Sussex.

We already have Princess Michael of Kent.

The Royals are the best Actors of all . The stuff what happens behind the scenes and brushed under the carpet, you would think Butter wouldn't melt.

Why is it that all the females in the theatre, film and other acting professions are all now called Actors

They aren't.

The Royals are the best Actors of all . The stuff what happens behind the scenes and brushed under the carpet, you would think Butter wouldn't melt.

What happens behind the scenes?

'Oscars' are awarded to Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

'Baftas' are awarded for Leading Actress and Supporting Actress.

'Golden Globes' are awarded to The Best Performance by an Actress .....

'Oscars' are awarded to Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

 

'Baftas' are awarded for Leading Actress and Supporting Actress.

 

'Golden Globes' are awarded to The Best Performance by an Actress .....

That's because it separates the men from the women for awards, now despite the awards they are all called actors irrespective of gender. Simples!

Does it matter?

Why do some think it's demeaning to be called an actress, I would prefer it rather than be seen to be treading on mens' coat tails

How come with acting you have 'Actor' and 'Actress', but with other trades ('Electrician', 'Teacher', etc) there is no differentiation between genders? How come different rules apply to the acting profession?