Actress Elnaaz Norouzi has shared her experience of working in Hollywood and spoken about whether she has encountered racism in the international film industry. During a conversation about her new film The Fix and her experience collaborating with Hollywood filmmakers and crews, Elnaaz said she has personally never faced racism during her work there. However, she was quick to clarify that her experience may not be the same as that of every other actor, and she does not want to dismiss the difficulties others might have faced.
Speaking about her experience with international production teams, Elnaaz described the people she has worked with as welcoming and supportive. She specifically mentioned her association with The Fix and her earlier experience on Kandahar, saying that the people she worked with made her feel comfortable. Explaining her perspective, the actress said, "I can't really speak for everybody because everybody's experience is always different. I have never experienced racism in Hollywood so far at all. Especially with the folks, these people are like my family now. So that is completely like their folks completely. But even when I worked on Kandahar, the people were amazing. The producers, the director, everybody. I didn't feel any racism at all."
Elnaaz further emphasised that her positive experiences should not be taken as a statement about the entire industry's treatment of international performers. She acknowledged that other actors may have encountered discrimination and made it clear that she did not want to downplay their experiences. "Again, I don't want to speak for everybody because maybe other people have had different experiences, so I don't want to downplay that, but I really don't see racism," she said. Her comments reflected her personal journey while recognising that conversations about discrimination require room for different perspectives.
The actress also shared her views on diversity in Hollywood, making an interesting comparison with Bollywood. According to Elnaaz, the American entertainment industry has created opportunities for performers from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. She believes this openness is visible in the casting choices being made for international films and television projects. "I just feel like, in fact, the other day I was saying in an interview, I feel like Hollywood is more diverse than Bollywood," she said, expressing her belief that Hollywood currently offers a wider space for artists from different communities.
To explain her point, Elnaaz referred to Indian actors finding opportunities in international productions and mentioned Priyanka Chopra's role in the American television series Quantico. She also highlighted the presence of Indian and Iranian performers in Hollywood, suggesting that international casting has become an important part of the industry's identity. "In Hollywood, you have these films being made where you cast Iranian actors. You have Priyanka Chopra doing Quantico. You have Indian actors and, you know, you had so many Indian actors working in Hollywood. I feel that's very diverse. We have Iranian actors working in Hollywood," she added. Her observations underline how representation across nationalities can create opportunities for performers who might otherwise find it difficult to enter global entertainment markets.
Elnaaz Norouzi is currently seen in The Fix, a 2026 Hollywood action-espionage thriller directed by Guy Moshe. The film features Liam Neeson and Zachary Levi, with Elnaaz playing Zara, an Iranian college student who becomes involved in a dangerous mission after being recruited by CIA operatives. Originally titled Hotel Tehran, the story follows former CIA operatives who travel to Tehran for a high-stakes mission that eventually turns into something much bigger. The film was released in Indian theatres on October 30, 2026, through PVR Pictures. As Elnaaz continues to explore international projects, her comments offer a glimpse into her experience of working with Hollywood teams and her views on diversity and representation. While she has not personally faced racism in Hollywood, she recognises that every artist's experience is different.
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