Laura Dern, 59, says getting older changed what she finds 'sexy'

Laura Dern.

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• Laura Dern, 59, says growing older taught her to be more confident in herself and her sexuality.
• In her 20s, being sexy onscreen meant trying to "mimic" what other people found attractive, she said.
• She said Hollywood still overlooks stories about aging, even though it's something everyone goes through.

Laura Dern, 59, says it took getting older for her to stop shaping herself around what other people find desirable.