Patty Jenkins

Patty Jenkins, born on July twenty-four, nineteen seventy-one, is a prominent American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She has made significant contributions to the film industry with her acclaimed works, including the feature films Monster, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Woman 1984.

Her directorial debut, Monster, released in two thousand three, earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature and the prestigious Franklin J. Schaffner Award from the American Film Institute. Jenkins' talent was further recognized with a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her work on the pilot episode of The Killing in two thousand eleven, along with the Directors Guild of America award for Best Directing in a Drama Series.

In two thousand seventeen, Jenkins was honored by Time magazine, ranking seventh on their list of Person of the Year. Her successful salary negotiation for directing high-budget films sparked a vital conversation about pay equity in Hollywood, marking a significant milestone for women in the industry as she secured a salary comparable to her male counterparts.