The Dark Knight star, Maggie Gyllenhaal once had a pretty ‘astonishing’ experience auditioning for a role. Throughout her illustrious and impressive career, the actress has encountered her fair share of rejections, but this specific incident caught her completely off guard. During an interview with TheWrap, the actress revealed she was once denied the part of the lover of a 55-year-old man, citing she was too old for the job. And all this happened when she was just 37 years of age.
The Dark Knight Star Maggie Gyllenhaal Was Furious After She Was Called “Too Old” for This!
This talented Gyllenhaal who also is a two-time Oscar-nominated actress is the jack of many trades. Although she is extremely talented, Maggie Gyllenhaal quite often had to face rejections, and sometimes for peculiar reasons. Although she tries to take none of them by heart, this one just takes the whole entire cake. Speaking to TheWrap, she revealed,
“There are things that are really disappointing about being an actress in Hollywood that surprise me all the time–I’m 37 and I was told recently I was too old to play the lover of a man who was 55. It was astonishing to me. It made me feel bad, and then it made me feel angry, and then it made me laugh.”
As horrible it may sound it is true. Gyllenhaal chose to keep the name of the movie, the producer, and the actor’s name a secret. Although this experience made the actress feel insulted, she also stated that she was hopeful for the future.
Maggie Gyllenhaal Still Hopes That It Will Get Better
Even after undergoing such a challenging experience, she showed remarkable courage and refused to let it define her or hinder her progress. Instead, she used it as fuel to propel herself forward, with even more determination and an unwavering spirit in the face of many such adversity that will be thrown her way.
Since that time, the actress has garnered numerous accolades and recognition for her outstanding performances and contributions to the entertainment industry, both as an actor as well as a filmmaker. One noteworthy achievement includes her Golden Globe win for her remarkable performance in The Honourable Woman. This recognition not only showcases her exceptional talent but also highlights her impact on the world of film and television.
Gyllenhaal also admitted that even though it will take time to break out of the mold, she has high hopes for the future of the industry. She stated to the TheWrap Magazine:
“A lot of actresses are doing incredible work right now, playing real women, complicated women–I don’t feel despairing at all. And I’m more looking with hope for something fascinating.”
Although it is getting better, Hollywood still has a long way to go.
Source: TheWrap Magazine
