Actresses who perfectly played heroines who were older than themselves (11 photos)

Many are accustomed to the fact that actors and actresses usually play movie characters who are much younger than themselves. For example, when they play high school students or students when they are already 30 years old and even more. Such "rejuvenation" is easier for actors, and directors explain this by the fact that a more experienced actor is better able to cope with the role. A when you need to play an older hero, then this is completely different story.

Angelina Jolie in Alexander (2004)





At the age of 29, she played the mother of an adult man (also a conqueror). Her the on-screen son was Colin Farrell, who is younger than Jolie by less than year.

Lyudmila Shagalova in Balzaminov's Marriage (1964)



At 41, she played Misha's mother, performed by Georgy Vitsin, who is 6 years older than the actress.

Margot Robbie in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)





At 22, she played a heroine who, in some parts of the story, was about 35.

Charlize Theron in Monster (2003)



At 28, she played the serial killer Eileen Wuornos, who was 33-36 years old in the film.

Amy Poehler in Mean Girls (2004)



At 33, she played the mother of a graduate. The role of her on-screen daughter was played by Rachel McAdams, who is only 7 years younger than Poehler.

Natalya Gundareva in the film "Autumn Marathon" (1979)



At 31, she played the mother of an already married girl. According to the plot of the husband the heroine has a young lover, played by Marina Neyolova. young, only here in the life of Gundarev a year younger than Neyolova.

Gwyneth Paltrow in Seven (1995)



At 22, she played the wife of 32-year-old Brad Pitt, with whom they have been in love since high school.

Jennifer Lawrence in Joy (2015)



At 25, she played the role of inventor Joy Mangano, who, according to the plot of the film, was 9 or more years older.

Cher in Mamma MIA! 2" (2018)



At 72, she played the mother of the heroine, 69-year-old Meryl Streep.

Tilda Swinton in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)



At 53, she played the 84-year-old mistress of the protagonist. The exact name of her heroine is Madame Celine-Villeneuve Degoff-und-Taxis.

Gloria Stuart in Titanic (1997)



At 87, she played the aged Rose, who, according to the plot, was already 100 years. What to do, try to find another centenary actress.