It’s the last tolerated prejudice. But Femail’s had enough. It’s time we called out those day-to-day moments when we’re patronised for no longer being young…
I’m a big fan of George Clooney. With his natural hairstyle and wrinkles, Clooney seems more human than any other Hollywood star. He may not have his teeth cleaned, but he doesn’t pretend to be trying to fool the world by pretending he still looks exactly the same way he did when he was in the early days of medical drama ER.
This gives him elegance and authority, which is something that many of the male stars his age lack. It was disappointing to see his thoughts on the subject of getting older.
George Clooney (pictured), shared his views on ageing, saying that “turning 60 can be a pain.” It’s either that or death.
‘Turning 60 is a bummer,’ he said. ‘But it’s that or dead.’ George! Can you? I’m not asking you to ditch the Nespresso for incontinence pants adverts, nor to lose your lovely wry sense of humour, but words like that from folks like you are exactly what keep the flag of ageism aloft and fluttering.
Next thing we know you’ll be getting your eyes done and having a tummy tuck.
Box-office superstars like yourself are needed to make the most of our experience with getting older.
Just about everything is possible because you are an advocate. Why not speak up for us?
Christa D’Souza (pictured) argues box-office starts should be advocating for getting older