Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates are calling for prostitution
to be legalised in the U.S. after playing historical hookers in
a new period movie. The duo portrays 1920s French courtesans in
director Stephen Frears' new film Cheri, and the risque subject
matter has prompted them both to question why the 'world's
oldest profession' has been banned throughout most of their
native America. Pfeiffer says, "There is an argument to be made
for providing some protection for prostitutes. It would solve a
lot of problems for them. They're going to do it anyway." Her
co-star Bates agrees: "For health reasons, it would be better
for people to enjoy those pleasures."