“When I made 'Monster,' I didn't think about it being about a woman. I didn't think about that she was a lesbian. I was telling a story about a specific person who was tragic and looking for love in the world, and the more I could make her you, the more of a victory.”

American film director, screenwriter, and producer

Patricia Lea Jenkins is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. She is known for directing the feature films Monster, Wonder Woman, and Wonder Woman 1984. Her work spans writing, producing, and directing, with a career that has included some of the most visible studio releases in recent years. Jenkins is especially associated with these films as a director, and her public profile is tied to contemporary American cinema.