Joely Richardson said no agent would take her on after turning 50

Actress Joely Richardson revealed that she had difficulty securing a new agent due to discrimination based on her age. Richardson opened up about the challenges she faced in finding representation in the entertainment industry due to ageism.

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According to reports, Joely Richardson recently spoke out about her struggles to secure an agent once she hit the age of 50. Despite her impressive track record of success and previous accolades such as Golden Globe nominations, the actress struggled to find representation.

The celebrity who starred in Nip/Tuck is appearing in the online show One Day, The Gentlemen, and the upcoming Renegade Nell. She explained how she faced significant obstacles to regain her footing in a biased industry that discriminates on the basis of age.

Richardson gave advice to This Morning presenter Ben Shephard about how to approach turning 50. She expressed that one key aspect is to embrace freedom in every way possible.

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The lead role in The Gentlemen on Netflix is played by Joely Richardson. (Getty Images)

Currently, Joely Richardson is frequently appearing on television. She has acted in various shows including One Day, The Gentlemen and Renegade Nell.

Despite achieving huge success in her career, which even earned her two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress for her work in the hit US show "Nip/Tuck," the actress confessed that she encountered difficulty finding a new agent due to her age. She revealed that none of the agencies seemed interested in representing a woman over 50.

During Tuesday's episode of This Morning, presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley inquired about the reason behind her recent doubts about her position in the acting field.

From 2003 to 2010, Joely Richardson acted alongside Julian McMahon and Dylan Walsh in the TV series Nip/Tuck. (Photographed by WireImage)

She shared that her previous agent, whom she had worked with for a long time, decided to retire early to take care of her mother. This resulted in her needing to find a new agent. However, she had a difficult time because it seemed like no one was interested in representing her.

Despite receiving nominations for the Golden Globe, there was no interest in a woman who was over 50 years old.

In her explanation of how she managed to regain her spot in the acting industry, Richardson shared, "With the help of my new agent, we searched for any available opportunities, even by taking on smaller roles. For example, I appeared in The Sandman and played the character of Mrs. Bolton, a northern housekeeper, in Lady Chatterley. Through these small opportunities, we were able to get noticed and considered for bigger roles, which eventually came my way."

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In January, Richardson will reach the milestone age of 60. He kindly shared some wisdom with Shephard on how to handle his own upcoming 50th birthday, set to occur in December.

She said to him: "Take pleasure in being 49 and as for turning 50, although it may be difficult to comprehend, once you pass that day, you will feel at ease and understand that you have achieved independence. This is what I like to call the final stage of my life, where freedom is the ultimate goal."

Don't worry too much about other people's opinions of you or what you should be doing to achieve success. Just focus on being your authentic self.

The television program known as This Morning is broadcasted on ITV during weekdays at 10 in the morning.

Discover Joely Richardson's Story

Joely Richardson's career opportunities decreased as she got older.

Actress Joely Richardson remembers the untimely passing of her sibling, Natasha, who died in a skiing mishap back in 2009. Richardson shared her feelings about the incident in an article on The Independent, which can be read in about three minutes.

The article discusses how Joely Richardson is affected by the memory of having to wear her sister Natasha's footwear at her funeral, as reported by BANG Showbiz. This has been a difficult experience for Joely and has left a lasting impression on her.