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The conversation about ageism is intertwined with broader societal issues, such as the acceptance of relationships with significant age gaps. Discussions and diagrams in popular culture frequently refer to the "half your age plus seven" rule, which examines what constitutes an acceptable or "creepy" age difference in romantic pairings.
Historical depictions of Hollywood relationships often involve large age gaps, with some films portraying characters who are significantly older or younger than their partners. Examples include Leonardo DiCaprio, who often plays characters just slightly below or within the acceptable age range of the half plus seven rule, and older actors like Pierce Brosnan, who’s often paired with women his own age or slightly younger.