Photo: Dan MacMedan/WireImageShe may only be 33 years old, but Kate Mara is already thinking (and getting excited) about the idea of getting older.In a recent interviewwith Refinery29, Mara opened up about aging and sexism in Hollywood.“Even though I’m in this industry where that is a huge part of the discussion – and aging is seen as a negative – aging, to me, so far, hasn’t been a scary thing,” theAmerican Horror Storyactress said.Mara, who also starred in the Netflix dramaHouse of Cards, credits her mom with shaping herview on aging.“My mom never made a big deal about getting older.” Mara says, explaining that the women in her family didn’t bother stressing over the aging process.“I wasn’t brought up to be concerned with that.”While several women in Hollywood – includingZoe Saldana,Kate Beckinsaleand Lena Dunham – have spoken out about the misogyny they face every day in the industry, Mara revealed she considers herself “lucky” to have never experienced the same sort of treatment.RELATED VIDEO: WATCH: Cameron Diaz Opens Up About Aging: ‘There’s Nothing That Would Make Me Want to Be 25 Again’“I’m aware of all these things that have happened to other actresses, and they are certainly not okay, and the unequal pay thing is wrong,” she said.Fans can expect to seethe Emmy nomineein her “most physically demanding role” yet when she stars inMorgan, out Sept. 2. Mara says she “did almost every one of my own stunts…in heels” in the sci-fi thriller.
Photo: Dan MacMedan/WireImage
She may only be 33 years old, but Kate Mara is already thinking (and getting excited) about the idea of getting older.In a recent interviewwith Refinery29, Mara opened up about aging and sexism in Hollywood.“Even though I’m in this industry where that is a huge part of the discussion – and aging is seen as a negative – aging, to me, so far, hasn’t been a scary thing,” theAmerican Horror Storyactress said.Mara, who also starred in the Netflix dramaHouse of Cards, credits her mom with shaping herview on aging.“My mom never made a big deal about getting older.” Mara says, explaining that the women in her family didn’t bother stressing over the aging process.“I wasn’t brought up to be concerned with that.”While several women in Hollywood – includingZoe Saldana,Kate Beckinsaleand Lena Dunham – have spoken out about the misogyny they face every day in the industry, Mara revealed she considers herself “lucky” to have never experienced the same sort of treatment.RELATED VIDEO: WATCH: Cameron Diaz Opens Up About Aging: ‘There’s Nothing That Would Make Me Want to Be 25 Again’“I’m aware of all these things that have happened to other actresses, and they are certainly not okay, and the unequal pay thing is wrong,” she said.Fans can expect to seethe Emmy nomineein her “most physically demanding role” yet when she stars inMorgan, out Sept. 2. Mara says she “did almost every one of my own stunts…in heels” in the sci-fi thriller.
She may only be 33 years old, but Kate Mara is already thinking (and getting excited) about the idea of getting older.
In a recent interviewwith Refinery29, Mara opened up about aging and sexism in Hollywood.
“Even though I’m in this industry where that is a huge part of the discussion – and aging is seen as a negative – aging, to me, so far, hasn’t been a scary thing,” theAmerican Horror Storyactress said.
Mara, who also starred in the Netflix dramaHouse of Cards, credits her mom with shaping herview on aging.
“My mom never made a big deal about getting older.” Mara says, explaining that the women in her family didn’t bother stressing over the aging process.
“I wasn’t brought up to be concerned with that.”
While several women in Hollywood – includingZoe Saldana,Kate Beckinsaleand Lena Dunham – have spoken out about the misogyny they face every day in the industry, Mara revealed she considers herself “lucky” to have never experienced the same sort of treatment.
RELATED VIDEO: WATCH: Cameron Diaz Opens Up About Aging: ‘There’s Nothing That Would Make Me Want to Be 25 Again’
“I’m aware of all these things that have happened to other actresses, and they are certainly not okay, and the unequal pay thing is wrong,” she said.
Fans can expect to seethe Emmy nomineein her “most physically demanding role” yet when she stars inMorgan, out Sept. 2. Mara says she “did almost every one of my own stunts…in heels” in the sci-fi thriller.
source: people.com
