Nicole Kidmanis getting candid about ageism in the film industry, specifically toward women.
The 54-year-old actress recently spoke toDujourabout her latest film,Being the Ricardos,and reflected on her experience getting older and how it’s impacted her treatment in Hollywood. Kidman admitted that older actresses typically get turned away from more roles.
“There’s a consensus in the industry that as a female actor, at about 40, you’re done,” she told the outlet.
“I never sat in a chair and heard someone say, ‘You’re past your due date,’ but I’ve had times where you’re turned down and the door is shut on you,” she continued. “It’s definitely changing and moving, but that’s whatBeing the Ricardosis about.”
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Kidman toldDujourthat as an actress, “you’ve got to have a thick skin.”
InBeing the Ricardos,the Oscar winner stars asLucille Ball, and she recently discussed feeling connected to the Hollywood legend because of similar experiences.
“There’s a scene in it where they say, ‘You’re 39, and that’s it. It’s kind of over for you,’ " Kidman recalled toTodaythis month. “I know that feeling. I sort of had that. And it was like, ‘OK.’ Where television suddenly opened a door for her, it opened a door for me. Around the same age, I was like, ‘Gosh, that’s kind of … I know that feeling really deeply.’ "
Kidman is often vocal about ageism, discussing the topic during heracceptance speechat the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards where she praised the industry for becoming more accepting of women over 40.
“We’ve proven, and these actresses and so many more, are proving that we are potent and powerful and viable,” Kidman added before receiving a standing ovation.
source: people.com
