Leticia Spiller reflects on ageism: “I’m 50 and there’s still a lot to conquer”

Leticia Spiller reflects on ageism: “I’m 50 and there’s still a lot to conquer”


Inspired by Michele Yeoh’s power speech at the 2023 Oscars, Leticia Spiller brought the age debate to her social media

Last Sunday, March 12, the intervention of Michelle Yeohwinning the oscar for best actress, she stood out for open debate about age. “Women, never let anyone tell you that your best part of life is over”fired when he made history by receiving the trophy at the age of 60.




The speech of the actress All everywhere at the same timehence, it has impacted a number of women who are facing exactly the same issues, as is the case with Letizia Spillerwho at the age of 50 decided to bring the reflection on ageism to his social networks.

In one video, she commented on a series of phrases women over 40 hear: “Don’t you think she’s too old for that?”; “He looks great for his age”; “You must be very pretty”among others.

Then he fired: “If you’ve said any of these phrases or have heard them around, it’s time to stop. And it’s time to reflect on what ageism is”.

Leticia Spiller reflects on ageism: “I’m 50 and there’s still a lot to conquer”

In the caption of her publication, Leticia Spiller wrote, commenting on Michelle Yeoh’s speech at the 2023 Oscars: “This is precisely the message I want to convey. This year I am 50 and 35 years of career, and there is still a lot to conquer”.

For many years we women felt like we were at the end of our careers reaching 40. The market is often cruel.

And it is important to see how the average age of actresses nominated for an Oscar, the highest recognition in international cinema, has changed. According to Folha de SĂ£o Paulo, the average age of Oscar-nominated actresses increases by 10 years in 5 decades.”He explained.

And finally, he said:It still needs to be reinforced that this culture of age and inequality in how men and women are valued in the market at large, but especially in the film industry, has to end.”.

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Furthermore, Claudia Raiawhich became one of the hottest topics when she became pregnant naturally at the age of 55 last year, has also taken the debate to her social networks.

When she later shared the Malaysian-Chinese actress’ speech, she reflected: “There’s no way, we all won with them. This was an award with the right to light at the end of the tunnel! It’s like I always say, we are in the best stage of life, the world and the entertainment industry must acknowledge it”.

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Source: Terra

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