Hollywood Love Interests Then vs Now
Overview
This is a user-created collage meme that compares casting trends for female love interests in Hollywood, split into two labeled columns. The left "THEN" column displays four examples of older Hollywood love interests: all are conventionally feminine, attractive white actresses with styled hair, makeup, and outfits that align with traditional mainstream beauty standards. The right "NOW" column exclusively shows multiple different shots of modern actress Zendaya across her various acting roles, joking about how frequently Zendaya is cast as a lead or love interest in contemporary Hollywood productions, highlighting the perceived shift in casting trends over time.
Origin notes
This meme originates from the 9GAG platform, with its original title being "Hollywood love interests". It is a user-created collage commenting on modern Hollywood casting patterns, and has a visible watermark for "YORCH TORCH GAMES" on the column divider.