Emilia Clarke discusses aging and Hollywood beauty standards

Actress Emilia Clarke has addressed her concerns regarding aging and the industry standards for women in Hollywood. In an interview with Marie Claire, the 'Game of Thrones' star criticized the societal tendency to criticize women more rapidly than men.

Clarke expressed particular anxiety regarding the lack of significant roles available to actresses as they enter their 50s and 60s, noting that this concern ‘robs her of sleep.’ She also spoke out against social media beauty ideals, arguing against the pressure for people to maintain uniform appearances and emphasizing the natural reality of human change.

Approaching her 40th birthday, Clarke discussed her personal journey toward self-acceptance and the difficulty of decoupling self-esteem from the expectations and opinions of others.