The Moms of Maisel share the importance of women supporting women
Written by Emma Pilger. Photo courtesy of Variety
On Feb. 19, Marin Hinkle and Caroline Aaron, cast members of the hit series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” were featured on a panel after a screening of the first episode of the newest season for SCAD TV Fest. Moderated by Kayli Carter, a SCAD Alum and fellow actor on the show, Hinkle and Aaron discussed all things from surviving in Los Angeles to experiencing self-doubt. In regards to being a unique and authentic actor in LA, Aaron said, “There are no rules, only patterns.”
While speaking to District, Hinkle and Aaron emphasized the importance of telling stories about women supporting women. Aaron said, “To put in a very popular TV show two women who root for each other, who back each other and be there for one another is not something that we see often.” Hinkle then talked about co-star, Rachel Brosnahan, and the inspiration that she finds in her. “She has this uncanny ability to find more time in a day than anyone I’ve ever met, and she does it with grace, love, compassion and sensitivity,” she said. Aaron also spoke highly of writer and creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and stated, “She is fiercely protective of women and their journeys.”
The two actors continued to talk about the value of depicting strong women in media. Aaron followed up by saying that many people do not see young, confident women in movies and TV shows. “We rarely see confident women until they’re older, if we see it at all. But we never see it in women who are launching themselves,” she said. The two touched on the divisiveness between women that is usually seen in media and Hinkle stated, “That is not this show.” When speaking about their characters, Hinkle said, “Shirley (Aaron) and Rose (Hinkle) are very different from each other, but at the end of the day, they love each other through it all.”
Emma Pilger is a copy editor and columnist at District who prioritizes high quality writing and strong personal voice. She is passionate about writing, food, and community. Her column, District Dish, highlights some of Savannah’s best food as well as cooking advice geared towards college students.
