THE GUILT TRIP, which hits the UK cinemas on the 8th March, follows struggling novice inventor Andy (Seth Rogen), who is guilted in to bringing his mother (Barbra Streisand) on a road-trip across the country. Across 3,000 miles of ever-changing landscape, he is constantly aggravated by her antics, but over time he comes to realize that their lives have more in common than he originally thought. His mother’s advice might end up being exactly what he needs.
Streisand, 70, who hit the screen as an actress in 1968’s comedy FUNNY GIRL, returns to her comedic roots as Joyce, Andy’s overbearing mother. Inspired by Streisand we made a list about women in film that have carried on working to their later years. Streisand is not the only one; there are plenty of actresses in Hollywood who are over the age of 60 and still burning up the big screen.
BARBRA STREISAND
Age: 70
Barbara Streisand is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer, and director. Barbra Streisand is one of the few artists ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe, National Medal of Arts and Peabody Awards and France’s Legion d’honneur as well as the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award – bit of a mouthful! She is also the first female film director to receive the Kennedy Center Honors.
DIANE KEATON
Age: 67
Keaton began her career on stage, and made her screen debut in 1970. Her first major film role was as Kay Adams-Corleone in THE GODFATHER (1972). Her next big movie is THE BIG WEDDING, released this year.
HELEN MIRREN
Age: 67
Helen Mirren is one of the best known and most respected actresses with an international career that spans stage, screen and television and has won many awards for her powerful and versatile performances. She recently played Alma Reville (Hitchcock’s wife) in Hitchcock. She follows up this performance, starring in the action/comedy RED by starring opposite Russell Brand.
SUSAN SARANDON
Age: 66
Susan Sarandon may be the hardest working post 50 actress out there these days. She has worked in movies and television since 1969. She appeared alongside Richard Gere in ARBITRAGE, played a librarian in ROBOT & FRANK and rounds out the star-studded cast of THE BIG WEDDING alongside Mirren and the film adaption of CLOUD ATLAS.
MERYL STREEP
Age: 63
Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the most talented actors of all time, and she certainly earns that title with 17 Oscar nominations, winning three. Streep made her professional stage debut in THE PLAYBOY OF SEVILLE in 1971, and her most recent film is HOPE SPRINGS. Some of her most famous works include SOPHIE’S CHOICE, KRAMER VS. KRAMER and more recently she portrayed Maggie Thatcher in THE IRON LADY.
JUDI DENCH
Age: 78
This amazing actor is the oldest person from this list and still looks incredible. Judi Dench has received many award nominations for her acting in theatre, film and television; her awards include eleven BAFTAs, seven Laurence Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. Starting her career at The Old Vic Theatre in 1957, she was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in one of her first performances in film. Dench is also back as M, head of MI6, in SKYFALL.
CANDICE BERGEN
Age: 66
Candice Patricia Bergen is an American actress, producer and former fashion model. One cool, eternally classy lady, Candice Bergen has made a name for herself by playing the “ice queen” part in a number of films, such as BRIDE WARS, MISS CONGELIALITY and SWEET HOME ALABAMA and in TV shows such as SEX & THE CITY and BOSTON LEGAL.
THE GUILT TRIP opens in UK cinemas on 8th March 2013.
