Carrie Coon Reveals She Lands ‘Older’ Roles Because She Avoids Botox
Carrie Coon is opening up about the realities of aging in Hollywood and the types of roles she receives.
In a recent interview with Glamour magazine, published on Monday, June 23, the Gilded Age actress, 44, expressed her experiences with being typecast in more mature, often “complex” roles.
“Everyone has a certain persona they present to the world. People see me as verbal and intellectual. My voice is deeper and since I opt out of Botox, I often portray characters older than my actual age,” Coon explained. “This gives me a certain gravitas or authority.”
Coon is predominantly recognized for her role as the imposing Bertha Russell on HBO’s The Gilded Age and, more recently, as high-powered corporate lawyer Laurie in season 3 of The White Lotus. However, she believes her true self differs significantly from the mature characters she portrays.
“To my family, I’m just a goofball,” the actress shared. “It’s surprising for them to see my sillier side on screen, which is rarely reflected in my roles. It may sound like I’m over-explaining, but I’m quite easygoing and lighthearted.”
“I’m really silly. I’m a very silly mom,” Coon, who has two children with her husband Tracy Letts, added.
Earlier this year, Coon stirred up some attention when she erroneously hinted at her and Letts being in an “open” marriage, a comment she quickly clarified via X.
“Settle down, internet! I said ‘open minded’ not ‘open.’ 😂❤️🙉🙈🙊,” Coon tweeted on Tuesday, February 25, after her comments on the “WTF With Marc Maron” podcast ignited a buzz on social media.
During the conversation, Coon elaborated on her relationship with Letts, revealing that they openly discuss their on-set crushes and regularly express their attractions.
“We’re not the jealous type. We don’t carry those burdens,” Coon mentioned. “We never wanted to be controlled.”
“To live fully, you have to embrace what sparks your imagination and passion and be open-minded about what excites you in the world,” she concluded. “Staying open to those experiences leads to a richer life.”
