""Before The Whale, I had everything to prove. And now, to be honest, not so much," Oscar winner Brendan Fraser, 57, told AARP The Magazine in an interview last month. The 50-and-older segment is the fastest-growing demographic in the world, according to Myechia Minter-Jordan, AARP's CEO. And three years ago, Fraser-a Hollywood mainstay for 35 years whose career has been marked by challenges like depression and work drought-was nominated for (and won) his first Academy Award."
"He talked about the importance of safeguarding his mental health following the incident: "I've learned to check in with myself and constantly reevaluate what's important. And you also need to ask for help when you need it. Early on, I didn't know you could ask for help. I only saw the stigma of it. I was afraid to say, 'I need a hand.'""
Brendan Fraser, 57, experienced a 35-year Hollywood career that combined blockbuster success and personal setbacks. He won his first Academy Award three years ago for The Whale, marking a major career resurgence. Early work included mascot gigs and small parts before rising to leading-man status in films such as Encino Man, George of the Jungle, and The Mummy. Fraser faced depression after a 2003 alleged groping incident and endured a prolonged career lull through the 2010s despite continued work. He emphasizes checking in with himself, reevaluating priorities, and learning to ask for help while navigating middle age. The 50-and-older population represents the fastest-growing demographic globally.
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