Winona Ryder frustrated by younger co-stars who ‘are not interested in movies’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Winona Ryder has shared her thoughts on the new generation of actors.
The 'Edward Scissorhands' star recently opened up about the major changes in the industry and her personal experiences, providing a detailed perspective on her career journey.
In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, the 52-year-old actress discussed how times have changed, revealing, “There are a few [actors] that are just not interested in movies. Like, the first thing they say is, ‘How long is it?’”
She also mentioned, “I don’t mean to sound so hopeless.”
Winona Ryder admits to going from ‘youngest to oldest’ on set
In another recent interview with Esquire magazine, Ryder said, “I’ve gone from being the youngest person on set to being the oldest. I am aware.”
Regarding the shift in people's interests, she remarked, “I just think that social media has changed everything, and I know I sound old. I’m very aware of that. And part of me thinks, ‘Gosh, am I like vaudeville at this point?’ Like [elderly lady voice], ‘Hey, kids, turn down the music!’”
“But I just think there was such an abundance: the history of film, the history of photography, it’s so rich, and there’s so much there, and I don’t mean we should go backward, but I wish and I hope that the younger generation will study that,” the ‘Heathers’ actress added.
Winona Ryder reflects on life-changing 2001 shoplifting incident
This came as Winona Ryder reflected on a 2001 incident that profoundly changed her life.
That year, she was arrested for shoplifting and subsequently convicted of grand theft and shoplifting. She received a three-year probation sentence, fines, and was also required to complete community service.
“It definitely had a giant effect. It’s so funny, because there’s so much lore around that story, but it really couldn’t have been more of me thinking I’m going to my car to get something,” Ryder revealed.
“I just remember being told I was going to go to prison. I was like, ‘Huh? What are you talking about?’” she stated.
Winona Ryder calls 2000 to 2010 the ‘most degrading time to be a woman’
Winona Ryder also reflected on her return to acting after a lengthy hiatus. She mentioned, “There was a period when I was not in season. It was like 10, 12, 15 years, and it did coincide with everything that happened [in her life] but also, if you look at the period from 2000 to 2010: wow! It was the most degrading time to be a woman.”
“I remember being really scared during that time. It felt like there was a shift in the industry and the culture about what became acceptable and what became rewarded. Actresses were being punished for not getting the joke, or not playing along. Everyone was trying to be the cool girl, sexualized but also one of the guys,” Ryder added.
