United Kingdom, Jan. 31 -- Laura Dern has "never seen more shame around ageing".

The 58-year-old actress feels she's been afforded the space to grow and mature in the spotlight - but she doesn't believe that her experience is reflected more broadly.

Speaking to The Independent, Laura shared: "Lately, I have never seen more shame around ageing and women as public figures, and it's just so tragic."

Laura is good friends with Sheryl Crow, and she's lavished praise on her showbiz pal, observing that the singer is "hotter than ever".

Laura said: "She's more bad*** than ever. She sounds better. She's hotter than ever! And yet, [we're still hearing] this old story of needing to hide, or fix all the stuff that shows our wisdom."

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