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It's no secret that visual appeal plays a crucial role in Hollywood. For both men and women, attractiveness can open doors to lead roles and lucrative opportunities. However, this focus on looks becomes problematic once an actress enters her late 30s or 40s and finds that the roles available to her diminish or change, often based on her age rather than her talent.
Many actresses have spoken out about feeling pressured to adhere to unrealistic beauty standards when young, but few dare to challenge the industry’s obsession once they are no longer considered "youthful."