Nicole Kidman Feels Women Over The Age Of 40 Are "Done" In Hollywood

Nicole Kidman feels that women of a certain age have very little chance of pursuing an acting career in Hollywood.

Kidman did not mince her words when speaking to Dujour, where she was promoting her latest film Being The Ricardos. 

“There’s a consensus in the industry that as a female actor, at about 40, you’re done", she said. 

“I never sat in a chair and heard someone say, ‘You’re past your due date", Kidman continued. But I’ve had times where you’re turned down and the door is shut on you. It’s definitely changing and moving".

"thick skin"

Nicole Kidman has also claimed that you need to have a "thick skin" when it comes to acting, especially in Hollywood. 

The actor was on the receiving end of critcism from Lucille Ball fans. They felt that she had failed to authentically embody the comedy star. 

The film's director Andy Sorkin defended Kidman, "The fact of the matter is when Nicole, as Lucille Ball, plays Lucy Ricardo, I think she does an incredible job of mimicking Lucy". 

“Finding an actress who looked like Lucille Ball wasn’t important to me, especially because I was excited by the idea that Lucille Ball doesn’t look like Lucille Ball — and that every time we’re seeing Lucille Ball not as Lucy Ricardo, she should both literally and metaphorically let her hair down", he added. 

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