The film in which he starred, grossed more than 92 million dollars at the box office worldwide in 2022, was one of his most notable works as a leading man.
Davis previously won the 2017 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, though she has now spoken highly critical of the way Hollywood “shames” actresses for aging and expressed how she has come to terms with his physique, published Platinum.
“The industry is very image conscious, then you have societal pressure on people, then you have a perfect storm of a lot of ageism,” Davis said. The actress herself mentions that you have to get rid of that shame when you get old.
I find a lot of times in Hollywood there is a huge shame factor with aging and it doesn’t help women
For the 57-year-old actress, there is strong social pressure exerted on women in the film industry to maintain a youthful appearance.
“But this is where I really think the midlife crisis comes into play. It’s about freeing yourself from all of that. I find that a lot of times in Hollywood there is a huge shame factor with aging and it doesn’t help women, especially since our value often really lies in how we look, how well we cook and how we raise our children,” she said.