Are the misogyny and ageism in the way with us ?
We all know Hollywood has a problem with women, especially older women. FromMeryl Streep to Elizabeth Banks, numerous actors have spoken out about the way they’ve been mistreated by the industry because of their gender and age.
As if it wasn’t enough that there are plenty of women speaking on the issue, here are 11 almost unbelievable instances of women playing the mothers of men, when both actors are the same exact age or thereabouts.
1.Jennifer Robertsonand Tim Rozon inSchitt’s Creek
2.Tom HanksandSally FieldinForrest Gump
3.Angelina Jolie and Colin Farrell inAlexander
4.Jason Momoa and Nicole Kidman inAquaman
5.Jennifer Coolidge and Nicolas Cage inBad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
6.Angela Lansbury and Laurence Harvey inThe Manchurian Candidate
7.Samuel L. Jackson and Charlayne Woodard inGlass
8.Elizabeth Taylor and Dennis Hopper inGiant
9.Mel Gibson and Glenn Close inHamlet
10.Rachel Griffiths and Johnny Depp inBlow
11.Winona Ryder and Zachary Quinto inStar Trek
Are the misogyny and ageism in the room with us?
