Frances McDormand is “really f****** proud” to still be “culturally relevant” at 63.
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The ‘Nomadland’ star has admitted she “never expected” to still have a place in Hollywood in her 60s, and has said it feels “deeply gratifying” to be able to continue her career, as many actresses find available roles tricky to come by once they reach a certain age.
Speaking to Vogue magazine as she graced the cover of their January 2021 issue, she said: “To still be culturally relevant as a 63-year-old female is so deeply, deeply gratifying.
“It’s something that I could have never expected, given what I was told. And I believe I had something to do with it. I’ve crafted some part of this moment in time. And I’m really f****** proud.”
Frances has long championed for equality in Hollywood, and even used her acceptance speech for her Best Actress Oscar in 2018 to campaign for an "inclusion rider” for women in film.
She said: "And now, I want to get some perspective. If I may be so honoured to have all the female nominees stand with me in this room tonight. Filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, cinematographers, the composers, the songwriters, the designers, come on."
As they rose to their feet amid cheers, she said: "Look around, ladies and gentlemen, because we all have stories to tell and projects we need financed.
"Don't talk to us about it at the parties tonight. Invite us into our office in a couple of days - or you can come to ours, whichever suits you best - and we'll tell you all about them ...
"I have two words for you: Inclusion rider.”
An inclusion rider is a clause in a contract that would provide for “gender and racial diversity” on a film set.
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