“I think that I started hating my body when I was about 14.” In a recent Hollywood event, something truly intimate and unexpected happened that left everyone astonished. Emma Thompson, the 63-year-old actress, made a bold and empowering appearance, defying ageist stereotypes and challenging conventional beauty norms.
Older people are frequently overlooked in movies.
According to SAG, actors who are 40 or older had only about a third of the acting jobs in films and TV shows. But the numbers were much worse for older women compared to men. They said that 37% of all guys cast in movies and TV shows were 40 or older, while only 24% of the ladies in those shows were in that age group.
The difference is even more significant when it comes to leading roles. SAG found that only 21% of the main female characters were over 40, while 34% of the main male characters were that age. Another example of Hollywood’s mistreatment of older bodies is when in scary movies like X, older people without clothes are used to make the audience feel uneasy or scared.
Several stars have spoken about this issue.
Many famous stars have raised their voices against ageism in the entertainment industry, and they’ve also criticized the unrealistic beauty expectations they’ve had to deal with. Esteemed actors such as Julianne Moore, Jessica Lange, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Aniston, and Kate Winslet have openly discussed the challenges of age discrimination in Hollywood.
Their efforts have sparked meaningful conversations about the need for more diverse and authentic representations of people of all ages on screen. Notably, Kate Winslet’s stand against unrealistic body standards is evident in her refusal to allow the director of Mare of Easttown to edit her belly in an intimate scene. This bold move further underscores the importance of portraying natural and genuine bodies in media.
Emma Thompson decided to show how a real older body looks like.
Emma Thompson’s courageous decision to portray an authentic older body unclothed in the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande speaks volumes about the prevailing issues of body image and ageism. She reflects, “It’s very challenging to be nude at 62, especially in a world where nothing has changed in the dreadful demands made on women to look a certain way.”
Thompson shares, “I realized that if I’m not near any mirrors and I look down at my body, it looks fine. I can see my toes, and it doesn’t look horrible. But as soon as I look in a mirror, I see nothing but flaws. It was definitely an interesting thing to experiment with.” Through her insights, Emma Thompson advocates for more authentic, compassionate, and diverse representations of older bodies in cinema.
Many other Hollywood’s beloved actors have opened up about the journey of aging in the glamorous yet challenging world of entertainment. In a candid collection of experiences, these stars share their triumphs, struggles, and insights on breaking through age-related barriers.
“WYNONNA JUDD BREAKS SILENCE AFTER SHOCKING CMA AWARDS SCANDAL!”
Wynonna Judd is speaking out after fans shared their worries about her health on Wednesday night.
Judd, 59, and Jelly Roll, 38, performed together to open the CMA Awards with Jelly Roll’s song “Need a Favor.” During their performance, Judd was seen holding onto Jelly Roll, which made many fans concerned about how she was feeling.
After the show, Judd posted a video on her social media to talk to her fans about their concerns.
She captioned her video with, “Don’t read the comments,” referring to the worried messages from fans.
In the short clip, Judd admits she read the comments before stating “I’m just gonna come clean with y’all.”
“I was so freaking nervous.”
When Jelly Roll asked Wynonna Judd to open the show with him, she was thrilled but also very nervous.
“I got out there and I was so nervous that I just held on for dear life. And that’s the bottom line,” Judd said.
After her performance, she talked to Entertainment Tonight (ET) about why she decided to join Jelly Roll on stage.
“I have to show up for people like people did for me,” Judd told ET. “That’s my job now, to pass it on. People have been so generous with me, and now it’s my turn to be generous with people like Jelly Roll.”
You can watch their beautiful performance in the video below:
We’re glad to hear that Wynonna Judd is okay. She’s had a tough couple of years.
Let’s hope that her 2024 is better than the previous years.
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