Laura Dern Was 20 Years Younger Than Sam Neil In Jurassic Park – Now They’re Wondering Whether It Was 'Appropriate' For Them To Play Romantic Leads

At 23, Laura starred opposite 43-year-old Sam, playing his colleague and love interest in the blockbuster hit

why they think director Steven Spielberg chose the pair as leads, Sam raised the question himself.

‘Well, it felt completely appropriate to fall in love with Sam Neill,’ Laura added. ‘And it was only now, when we returned in a moment of cultural awareness about the patriarchy, that I was, like, “Wow! We’re not the same age?”’ But the word ‘appropriate’ in relation to Laura and Sam has been picked apart too. Because while it’s certainly problematic that Hollywood perpetuates ageist beauty standards and ultimately prevents older female actors from being cast as desirable partners in film, it’s not necessarily a question of ‘appropriateness’ – which implies one of the partners is underage or unable to consent to a romantic relationship.

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