Anne Hathaway Claps Back To All People Saying She Looks “Really Good” For A 40-Year-Old

Beneath the dazzling surface of the entertainment industry lies a deeply ingrained and persistent issue: ageism against women.

Hollywood has made considerable strides in addressing various forms of discrimination. From making some progress as to avoid typecasting actors based on their race, gender and sexual orientation, to keeping away from negative stereotypes.

But ageism remains a pervasive and troubling aspect of the industry, particularly for female actors.

Nevertheless, one actress in particular has spoken against the ways in which people often let themselves share backhanded compliments centered around women’s appearances and their age.

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1. Anne Hathaway spoke out against age discrimination in the entertainment industry.

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In a recent appearance on the TODAY show, Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway candidly shared her perspective on the aging process and how she responds to unflattering compliments about women aging.

The 40-year-old mother of two explained that she started working in the entertainment industry when she was just 17 years old, during “a very different time.”

2. Anne revealed that at the time Hollywood perpetuated an ageist culture.

"There was a perception that there was going to be a cliff," said the Devil Wears Prada actress.

Anne revealed Hollywood's perception of young women

3. She continued: “And that cliff was very young. The world has changed since then.”

Sitting down with TODAY anchor Sheinelle Jones, Anne shared her opinion on people who compliment women by saying things like, "You look great for your age."

Watch Anne's refreshing take on aging below

"I don't really think about age," the movie star said.

"For me, aging is another word for living," she added.

The actress said that growing old was just another word for living

4. The New Yorker explained that if people wanted to pay her a compliment, it was a nice gesture, but that "whatever the fuss was," she was more interested in "what was beyond the concept of hype."

Both Anne and Sheinelle, 45 years old and mother of three, agreed that they felt better when they were 40 years old.

5. “We're just getting started,” Sheinelle joked.

The Catwoman actress confessed that she has become kinder to herself and to others, since in November she will turn 41 years old.

Anne and the TODAY anchor agreed that they felt better at 40

6. Anne recently considered the role of global ambassador for renowned Japanese cosmetics brand Shiseido, leading their latest campaign titled "Potential Has No Age."

The Princess Diaries actress shared her perspective on the meaning of the campaign slogan: "I love posting that."

7. She continued: “I love watching these young people who have so much more freedom than I had.

“Just imagine what they can do if they never had the concept of a cliff, or a shelf life, or any of those things.”

8. The actress admitted young people had more freedom now

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The actress has discussed ageism before, appearing in an anti-ageing campaign

https://www.air.tv/watch?v=0NkFyMK6SN2id7EOC2AgRA

Anne has consistently captivated audiences with her remarkable talent, versatile performances, and charismatic presence on the silver screen.

Born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, Anne’s journey from a young aspiring actress to an Academy Award-winning star has been nothing short of admirable.

You can watch Anne’s new anti-ageing ad below

https://www.air.tv/watch?v=xg1D3Nr8Qlu7mQW3JdOCXg&share=true

With a career spanning over two decades, Hathaway has left an indelible mark on the film industry, making her an enduring and celebrated figure in the world of cinema. In addition to an Academy Award for her supporting role in the 2013 drama Les Miserables, her accolades also include a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Anne’s candid response on ageism was praised amongst fans