'People are kind of fed up': Tatiana Maslany explains why feminist voices are rising

If you askTatianaMaslany whyfeminist voices seem to be taking flight more now than before, her answer is pretty simple.

"People are kind of fed up with the way things have been," she says.

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The star of the clone thriller series Orphan Blackhas garnered critical acclaim for her multiple roles on the show including a nominationfor leadactress in a drama series (for the second year in a row)at this Sunday'sEmmy awards. She's also joininga number of high-powered actressesspeaking out about sexism, body image andinequality in the entertainment industry.

"It's something I've discovered through experience," Regina-bornMaslanytoldCBC'schief correspondent PeterMansbridgeduring an in-depthinterview that will air next month."The more that I've been thrust into this space of being a leader on set and being a voice on set and having more say or wanting more say in the kind of work I do, the sort of stories I'm telling, it's become an important thing to me."

Jennifer Lawrence, JenniferAnistonand Amy Adams are just some of the women who have been candid about their personal experiences in essays and interviews.

Attending theToronto International Film Festivalto promoteTwo Lovers and a Bear,30-year-old Maslanywill be in the market for new and challenging roles whenOrphan Blackends in 2017. And taking a stand is just one of them. She credits other female celebrities with speaking out as well, adding that"it's infashion right now to be politically active in our industry."

"Beyonctalks about feminism now and that empowers a bunch of women," said Maslany,"whether her feminism is something I ascribe to or not, it's at least getting that dialogue happening."