Older Actresses Jobless and Poorly Paid

A new study has revealed that 70 percent of women in the entertainment industry see aging as a great obstacle in their career.

Middle aged actresses work less, and earn less than their male counterparts who are similarly aged, shows new research, reports the Telegraph.

Experts revealed that a large number of women in show business see aging as a large disadvantage.

The research that led to this conclusion was carried out by the International Federation of Actors, in cooperation with an equality association.

The conclusion of the study showed that finding a job is a great problem for older women in the entertainment industry.

Men in showbiz have a longer career and receive better salaries.

The study showed that 70 percent of women in the entertainment industry see aging as a great obstacle in their career, whilst only 15 percent of men who do the same job agree with them.