The problem with this question of aging actresses fading in Hollywood is that many of them were originally hired NOT for their talent, but because of the fact that they were young and cute (or also, in the case of Jane Fonda, the daughter of a celebrity.). The assumption that all of these women have great talent that is going untapped simply isn't true.
With that comes some personal responsibility. If you buy into that world, and agree to be rewarded just on your looks and youth, those things will fade and so will your career.
But there are some that are so egotistical (such as Sharon Stone) that somehow believe that they are being persecuted because their fabulous artistic "talent" isn't being given a chance. Sorry, Sharon. Your talent is self-imagined.
There also is the problem that aging American women don't want to pay money to see aging actresses on the screen. If they did, more older actresses would get lots of work.
One thing that comes across loud and clear in this film is what amazingly huge egos many of these artistes have. They truly believe that the world owes them attention and that they are special.
One more thing- I shudder to think how many stylists it took to get many of these women ready for the camera here. They are "done" to the max- plastic surgery, makeup, wigs, and all. It's a bit terrifying, and reinforces the idea that for many of these women, appearance is all there is.
With that comes some personal responsibility. If you buy into that world, and agree to be rewarded just on your looks and youth, those things will fade and so will your career.
But there are some that are so egotistical (such as Sharon Stone) that somehow believe that they are being persecuted because their fabulous artistic "talent" isn't being given a chance. Sorry, Sharon. Your talent is self-imagined.
There also is the problem that aging American women don't want to pay money to see aging actresses on the screen. If they did, more older actresses would get lots of work.
One thing that comes across loud and clear in this film is what amazingly huge egos many of these artistes have. They truly believe that the world owes them attention and that they are special.
One more thing- I shudder to think how many stylists it took to get many of these women ready for the camera here. They are "done" to the max- plastic surgery, makeup, wigs, and all. It's a bit terrifying, and reinforces the idea that for many of these women, appearance is all there is.