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Susan Sarandon has enjoyed a long career in Hollywood, in an industry that places great emphasis on beauty and youthful appearance. Now aged 67, the Oscar winner has lived through the experience of aging in Hollywood and says that she’s gained several insights from her decades in the business.

Ageing, Sarandon says, is a large reason why older women have trouble finding work in Hollywood, perhaps more so than any other reason. “You’re so punished in this business. When people say, ‘Do you think you’ve lost work because of your politics?’ I say, ‘No, You lose work because you get old and fat!’” “That’s when they write you off in Hollywood.”

Some plain speaking here – not so sure though whether dating a man more than thirty years her junior is quite the direction to take. Still, we’re all owed one moment of madness in our lives – unfortunately in Tinseltown, it’s more akin to a permanent religious calling.