Sienna Miller, the acclaimed actress known for her role in “American Woman,” is expecting a baby girl with her partner, 27-year-old actor Oli Green. This news has been met with a wave of judgment and criticism due to the 14-year age gap between Miller and Green.
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However, Miller has boldly addressed these criticisms, shedding light on the double standards and misogynistic narratives that often surround such situations.
Addressing the Judgment
Miller has been open about the judgment she’s faced due to becoming a mother again at the age of 41. She expressed her frustration with the one-sided and, in her words, “sad” judgment that she’s encountered.
“I think that people are comfortable with a way of living that has existed for many years, which is very misogynistic and patriarchal,” Miller told Vogue’s podcast earlier this month.
“I just find that judgment, it’s so one-sided and it’s so sad,” Miller added.
She believes that people are comfortable with a way of living that has existed for many years, which she describes as “very misogynistic and patriarchal.”
Condemning Double Standards
Miller has also condemned the double standards surrounding her situation. She pointed out the absurdity of labeling an older woman in a partnership with a younger person, or being pregnant over 40, as ‘irresponsible’ and ‘the poor child.’
She believes these double standards are so ingrained in people’s minds that they go unquestioned.
Personal Experiences
Already the mother of 11-year-old Marlowe from a previous relationship with actor Tom Sturridge, Miller’s second daughter and first with Green is due early next year.
In an interview with British Vogue, she described the fatigue of having to keep up with the conversation surrounding her age.
“I’d love to get to a point where I didn’t feel the need to make a joke of my being older and having a baby,” she told the magazine.
She expressed her desire to reach a point where she didn’t feel the need to make a joke of her being older and having a baby.
Age Gap in Relationships
Discussing the 14-year age difference between her and Green, Miller said she sees an awareness of the dynamics that enter relationships between a men and a women now that we just didn’t have 20 or 25 years ago.
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She feels that her whole adolescence was spent dodging bullets and advances in a delicate way, to not offend somebody. In contrast, she believes that the girls that Green grew up with are probably more assertive, saying, ‘No-no, thank you. Moving on.’
Age is Just a Number
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For Miller, age is just a number. She firmly believes that you can’t legislate on matters of the heart.
For Miller, age is just a number. “I don’t think you can legislate on matters of the heart,” she added.
Despite the judgment and criticism, she continues to inspire and stand strong, shedding light on societal norms and expectations that need to be questioned and challenged.
Her story serves as a reminder that every individual’s journey is unique, and age should not be a barrier to personal happiness and fulfillment.
