Quote by Selma Blair

I played teen roles until high definition came out, and I could never understand it. I would go in for adult roles and be older than many of the people auditioning, but they'd cast the girl without a line on her face.

I played teen roles until high definition came out, and I co

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience in the entertainment industry. They mention playing teenage roles until the advancement of high definition technology. They express confusion over the casting decisions, as they would audition for adult roles where they were older than other candidates, yet often the part would be given to someone who appears more youthful and lacking facial lines. This observation suggests the speaker's frustration with the narrow standards of beauty and the effects of technology on casting decisions in the industry.

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By Selma Blair

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