For Lea Seydoux it is “easier to be a woman on screen in Europe” than in Hollywood

For Lea Seydoux it is “easier to be a woman on screen in Europe” than in Hollywood

Despite having had great success overseas, the 38-year-old actress prefers to favor European projects, believing that Hollywood is “harsh” on older women.

I don’t want to adapt to the system, I want the system to adapt to me! » It is a cry from the heart that has been released Léa Seydoux. Currently on display Dune 2where she plays Lady Margot, the French actress spoke at length in the magazine about the success she found in Hollywood Harper’s Bazaar American.

I don’t want to be afraid of no longer being desirable »

Even if it has already filmed Yorgos Lanthimos In The lobster in 2015, Wes Anderson In The French expeditionin 2021, or even David Cronenberg In Crimes of the futurein 2022, continues to favor its European and especially French projects.


And that’s for good reason: The 38-year-old actress believes Hollywood is tough on women, even more so with those who age.

“I find that in America the industry is tough for women. It’s difficult for women to grow old there. I don’t want to be afraid of no longer being desirable or losing the contract. In America the economy comes first and when making money becomes a priority you lose freedom. I don’t feel comfortable having to check all the boxes. It’s easier to be a woman on screen in Europe. »

He believes he has ” more freedom because I am a European actress “, what he has” agree “, continues. “ I’m not trying to be popular, I just want to have fun. In America you have to conform. I don’t want to adapt to the system, I want the system to adapt to me! »


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