Collin County Living Well Magazine November/December 2017 | Page 30

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ery few actresses in Hollywood can say they ’ ve enjoyed the type of long-term success that has sustained Robin Wright ’ s career . From the cult classic The Princess Bride to this year ’ s superhero hit Wonder Woman , Wright has worked hard to stay on top in roles on both the small and big screens .
Women in powerful positions know a thing or two about holding their own . In addition to playing politician Claire Underwood on the critically acclaimed Netflix political-drama series House of Cards , the 51-year-old mother of two has starred in a plethora of films , including The Princess Bride , Forrest Gump and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo , among others . And she doesn ’ t show signs of slowing down , her latest film , Blade Runner 2049 , is just one of many in the pipeline .
Robin Wright is all business as a top cop in this year ’ s Blade Runner 2049
“ I look older ( laughing ). You find that when you look at old pictures and then hold them up to current pictures , the baby fat falls away and you see more severe lines in your features . It ’ s like your cheekbones become more prominent , your cheeks aren ’ t as full , your nose isn ’ t as pug and there ’ s not as much flesh . And clearly more wrinkles , obviously .”
According to a recent article in New Beauty magazine . “ The Golden Globe – award winner ( she ’ s also received five consecutive Emmy nominations ) has also earned as much recognition for her outspoken voice on female equal pay and other feminist rights as she has for her ability to command the big screen . Robin also made her directorial debut on House of Cards in 2014 , and launched a socially conscious sleepwear line , Pour Les Femmes , with clothing designer Karen Fowler later that year .”
Like all Hollywood stars , Wright has had to deal with the pressures of continuing to look youthful in an industry that pretends women don ’ t age . In her interview with New Beauty though , she shares that there ’ s no magical secret to looking young .
Still , countless media outlets praise the former Mrs . Sean Penn ( they have two children and had an on-again-offagain relationship for years ) for her stunning looks and “ all natural ” approach to aging gracefully –– minus a few “ Botox sprinkles ” that she admits to .
Parade magazine recently summarized the eclectic actress ’ career in just a few sentences .
“ Robin Wright was Buttercup in The Princess Bride , Jenny in Forrest Gump , Antiope in Wonder Woman , and plays cutthroat Claire in House of Cards ,” describes the magazine . “ Now Robin Wright , 51 , rocks the future as Lieutenant Joshi in Blade Runner 2049 , set 30 years after the first
“ I don ’ t think there are secrets ,” she shares with the magazine . “ I think we all know the more you eat right , exercise , sleep well , and don ’ t have so much stress in your life , you ’ re going to look better and younger and feel better . I have a very stressful life , and then I acquire a peaceful break . You ’ re never going to not have stress . So , it ’ s about finding the balance .”
When she was asked in the New Beauty interview what she ’ s noticed has changed the most about her looks over the years , the talented actress was refreshingly honest .
Pour Les Femmes is a sleepwear collection created by Robin Wright & Designer , Karen Fowler . Each purchase benefits women in the Congo .
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COLLIN COUNTY Living Well Magazine | NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017