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Demi slams ageist Hollywood
Nov 25, 2006, 8:10 GMT
Demi Moore has slammed Hollywood for the lack of roles available to older actresses.
The 44-year-old star has blasted filmmakers for making women believe their careers are over once they turn 40.
She fumed to Britain's OK! magazine: "For many female actors who turn 40 it means the end of their career, its time to retire. There aren't that many good roles for women over 40.
"A lot of them don't have much substance, other than being someone's mother or wife. If we are told we are not valuable once we hit 30 it is a problem."
The 'Bobby' actress - who is married to 28-year-old Ashton Kutcher - has urged middle-aged actresses to prove their big screen abilities to the major studios.
Demi said: "We all have more to give. We can't just bend over and wait for something to happen. We have to say, 'I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!' "
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Michele G.Nov 25th, 2006 - 21:03:07
Amen to that Demi. If I was an actress, I know I'd feel the same way as she does. I turn 43 tomorrow, so I can relate.
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