Camila Morrone has spoken out about defying age-related stereotypes for women, particularly in Hollywood. The 28-year-old actress, known for her roles in 'Daisy Jones and the Six' and 'The Night Manager', expressed her support for women who choose to have children later in life, calling it a positive development.
In an interview with Net-a-Porter's digital magazine Porter, Morrone said: 'I’m inherently a feminist. I question things, like this idea that there’s a time clock on women, that you have to make it or you’ll lose it all. We’ve been trained to fear getting older, especially in Hollywood. But I look around and the possibilities are just expanding. I love that the norm now can be first-time moms in their forties.'
Morrone, who previously dated Leonardo DiCaprio, acknowledged that her personal life once threatened to overshadow her career. She focused on her work to block out the noise, stating: 'I just always went back to the work. The noise always dies down. It doesn’t always feel like that when you’re in the thick of it, but this too shall pass.'
The actress emphasised the importance of preparation and not taking roles for granted. She said: 'I prepare obsessively. Script analysis, homework, studying – like I’m still in school. I’ve never taken any role for granted. Being cast in a project is a privilege.'
Morrone also revealed she seeks challenging roles to avoid stagnation: 'When I get a job opportunity, I think, ‘Is this easy for me? Could I do this with my eyes closed?' If it is, then it’s not the right job. Unless I’m feeling like I’m growing, I’m stagnant, and I don’t want that.'
