READ MORE <\/strong> Outlander star admits they haven\u2019t watched the show since season 1<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThey would have been like, \u2018How does he ask her about her boobs or whatever?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n She added: \u201cBut this is the thing, we have to also understand if we don\u2019t want that stuff for us then we shouldn\u2019t be those people.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked whether she and her fellow Outlander actresses and their characters received more flak than their male counterparts, Balfe gave a definitive \u201cyes\u201d.<\/p>\n She explained: \u201cI think there is a very different expectation and attitude towards men and women, and we as women are also culpable of that.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cI think there\u2019s a lot of double standards in this industry anyway and I think in some ways we\u2019ve got double standards in terms of women – like we\u2019ve changed some things.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, it\u2019s not appropriate now for a male journalist to ask a female actress about certain body parts.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, as I\u2019ve noticed on the show, some female reporters think it\u2019s absolutely okay to ask male actors that.\u201d<\/p>\n The star went on to say changing the balance in Hollywood and bringing more parity was a hard thing to do and required \u201cawareness\u201d.<\/p>\n Balfe also called on women to spend their money more wisely by going to the cinema and supporting their fellow females in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n She said people should be asking: \u201c\u2018Am I supporting the women who made this film or am I supporting whatever I see?\u2019 Sometimes we have to be activists with our coin.\u201d<\/p>\n The star said unless female-led projects were financial successes and supported there was less likelihood they would be made in the future.<\/p>\n Balfe also previously gave an insight into filming on Outlander with Heughan as well as admitting she didn’t know how the show was going to be ending as season eight faces delays.<\/p>\n While showrunner Matthew B. Roberts spoke about the filming challenges around Lallybroch.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/20\/590x\/secondary\/caitriona-balfe-sam-heughan-4984708.jpg?r=1695977090522\")
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