Moore recalled the comment, which epitomizes the kind of sexism that has permeated Hollywood for decades. The assumption that her character's value was tied to a romantic subplot with the male lead rather than her professional capabilities as a lawyer was not only insulting but also reflective of a broader issue within the industry.

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin once said in an interview that a studio executive on the film asked why Moore's character was a woman if the movie had no sex scene