ridley scott was personally spraying evian on his body. >> the actor who broke ground for her role as the first female commander in chief on network television talks about what's next for her. >> the president role, where do you go from there? >> geena is an official partner of u.n. women. i spoke to her when she was in new york working on empowering women around the world. >> you have an intire institute in your name that studies gender roles in media. what led you to this? the final impetus was my daughter. when she was a toddler i started watching preschool shows and kids movies with her. think because of some of the roles that i played that spoke to women a little bit i had a heightened awareness of how women are portrayed in the media, so i immediately noticed that there seemed to be far fewer female characters than male characters that was made for kids. i couldn't believe it in the 21st therapy i thought we should be showing kids boys and girls sharing the sandbox equally. i didn't intend to create an institute around t but i found that nobody else seems to be noticing, none of

ridley scott's "exodus canth is in hot water with religious groups over the character moses. >> he was troubled and tumultuous man. >> religious groups want to make sure the bible is portrayed in a way that is fair and isn't offensive. >> reporter: "exodus" may, indeed weather the storm. bible epics have been huge at the box office in recent years. the controversy ahead of this one in some ways free advertising. for "good morning america," david wright, abc news, new york. >> yes, biblical flips usually do spark some sort of backlash which then creates a huge box office boon. >> exactly in decide for yourself. >>> in social square we have our thanksgiving dream team of food network chefs. i love that. gobble. seated in their turkey thrones, they are ready to answer your thanksgiving 911 questions about turkey, sides and dessert all morning long. right to it and begin with alex. alex, what are your thoughts on cooking the bird breast side down and flipping to crisp the skin for the last hour asks one viewer? >> i love that. i actually take my turkey out and rest it breast side down so t

. >> reporter: award-winning director, ridley scott, on the defensive over criticism that the cast ofis biblical blockbuster is too white. on twitter the #boycottexodusmovie. some tweeting since when were ancient egyptians white? others take issue with the fact that black and middle east eastern actors only play slaves in this movie. scott tells "variety" this was a business decision. "i can't mount a film of this budget where i have to rely on tax rebates in spain and say that my lead actor is mohammed so-and-so from such-and-such. continuing, i'm just not going to get it financed. so, the question don't even come up, with the notable exception of omar in hollywood. >> hollywood has a big diversity problem. they don't often let actors of color or diverse arcs play lead roles in films. >> reporter: the iconic big screen moses charlton heston. >> who is on the lord's side? >> reporter: was no more jewish than christian bale. ridley scott's "exodus" is in hot water with religious groups over the character moses. >> he was a troubled and tumultuous man. >> religious groups want to make s

." >> and this shot from ridley scott's 1989 movie "black rain." >> that's a long time to be togetherwho is your stunt double? >> i don't perform a lot of dangerous stuff. i don't need one. >> you do your own dangerous stuff? >> i don't do anything dangerous. >>> time to check out who is blowing out the birthday candles. >> actor chris noth, mr. bigs, turning 60. >> whoopee goldberg turns 59. >> jimmy kimmel is 47. >> actor gerard butler turns 45. a big happy birthday to each of you. >>> coming up, the secret behind being sophia. >> screen legend sophia loren sharing new insights she's kept for 60 years. before the first tissue, help defend with a wipe. and help prevent with lysol. to get ten times more protection and kill 99.9% of germs around the house. this season, help protect your family with lysol. start healthing. you're not doing anything hand, as fast as you used to. do you need help? what is that? swiffer dusters. i can extend it so i don't have to get on the step stool. it's like a dirt magnet just like my kids. i think swiffer definitely gave me some of that time back. man

ridley scott's "exodus canth is in hot water with religious groups over the character moses. >> he was troubled and tumultuous man. >> religious groups want to make sure the bible is portrayed in a way that is fair and isn't offensive. >> reporter: "exodus" may, indeed weather the storm. bible epics have been huge at the box office in recent years. the controversy ahead of this one in some ways free advertising. for "good morning america," david wright, abc news, new york. >> yes, biblical flips usually do spark some sort of backlash which then creates a huge box office boon. >> exactly in decide for yourself. >>> in social square we have our thanksgiving dream team of food network chefs. i love that. gobble. seated in their turkey thrones, they are ready to answer your thanksgiving 911 questions about turkey, sides and dessert all morning long. right to it and begin with alex. alex, what are your thoughts on cooking the bird breast side down and flipping to crisp the skin for the last hour asks one viewer? >> i love that. i actually take my turkey out and rest it breast side down so t