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Basinger dismayed by Hollywood's age bias
Published Saturday, Oct 16 2004, 15:34 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
Kim Basinger has spoken of her dismay that so few Hollywood movies feature mature women.
50-year-old Basinger told a German newspaper, "It depresses me that there are so few roles written for grown-up women."
She also tells the newspaper that she has been turned down for roles several times because of her age.
Basinger added, "For every woman in this branch like Meryl Streep or Susan Sarandon, who thanks to their talent are able to keep their career continuing, there are a dozen well-known actresses older than 40 who can't get any roles any more."
50-year-old Basinger told a German newspaper, "It depresses me that there are so few roles written for grown-up women."
She also tells the newspaper that she has been turned down for roles several times because of her age.
Basinger added, "For every woman in this branch like Meryl Streep or Susan Sarandon, who thanks to their talent are able to keep their career continuing, there are a dozen well-known actresses older than 40 who can't get any roles any more."
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