Emma Thompson, who at 36 starred alongside Hugh Grant in 1995’s “Sense and Sensibility,” didn’t hold back when faced with comments about her age relative to Grant.

In a recent interview with Vulture, Thompson shared an incident where someone suggested she was too old for Grant, who is just a year younger than her.

Her response?

A straightforward, “Do you want to go take a flying leap?”

The issue of ageism in Hollywood, as pointed out by the 56-year-old actress, remains prevalent.

Thompson expressed her frustration, stating, “The age thing is insane.”

She recalled commenting years ago, at the age of 35, that they would need to dig someone up to play her leading man.

According to her, little has changed since then; if anything, it has worsened over time.

Despite the prevailing trend of casting older male actors opposite much younger female leads, Thompson defies this norm in her latest film, “A Walk in the Woods,” where she stars alongside 79-year-old veteran actor Robert Redford.

Thompson is among a cohort of actresses who have openly criticized Hollywood’s bias against aging women.

Earlier this year, Maggie Gyllenhaal, aged 37, revealed that executives had deemed her “too old” to star opposite a 55-year-old actor.

Gyllenhaal’s revelation sparked a wave of similar sentiments from other actresses.

Helen Mirren, known for her outspoken nature, labeled the issue as “outrageous” and “annoying.”

During a press event in June, Mirren remarked on the age gap between James Bond and his increasingly younger love interests, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation.

The ongoing discourse surrounding ageism in the entertainment industry highlights the challenges faced by actresses like Thompson, Gyllenhaal, and