Carrie Coon Attributes ‘Older’ Roles to Avoiding Botox
Carrie Coon is openly discussing the realities of aging in Hollywood and the type of roles being offered to her.
In a recent interview with Glamour magazine, published on Monday, June 23, the Gilded Age actress, 44, shared her experiences of often being cast in roles that portray more mature, “complex” characters.
“We all have a way we present in the world. The perception of me is that I am verbal, intellectual. My voice is lower and I don’t have Botox, so I tend to play older than I am,” Coon explained. “As a result, I’ve always carried a sense of gravitas or authority.”
Coon is widely recognized for her role as the formidable Bertha Russell in HBO’s The Gilded Age and, more recently, as the sharp corporate lawyer Laurie in The White Lotus season 3. However, she clarified that her true personality markedly contrasts with the older roles she portrays.
“To my family, I’m just a goofball,” the actress remarked. “It’s funny for them to see my goofier, sillier side on screen, which rarely surfaces in my roles. I know it may sound like I’m protesting too much, but I’m quite easygoing and very lighthearted.”
“I’m quite silly. I’m a very silly mom,” Coon, who has two children with husband Tracy Letts, shared.
Earlier in February, Coon made headlines when she unwittingly implied that she and Letts, a playwright, had an “open” marriage, which she swiftly clarified via X.
“Settle down, internet! I said, ‘open-minded’ not ‘open.’ 😂❤️🙉🙈🙊,” Coon tweeted on February 25 after her comments on the “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast created a social media uproar.
During her interview, Coon elaborated on her relationship with Letts, emphasizing their openness about sharing on-set crushes and regularly pointing out those they find attractive.
“We’re not jealous people; we don’t carry any of those hang-ups,” Coon shared. “We’ve never wanted to be constricted by societal norms. You know?”
“You have to stay open-minded about what captivates your interest in the world and ignites your imagination and passion,” she continued. “By remaining open to those experiences, you live a fuller life.”
