Winona Ryder Recalls Jeff Bridges Refusing Kiss Due To Age

• Winona Ryder's audition with Jeff Bridges for 'Fearless' at 21 years old.

• Bridges kissed Ryder on the forehead, citing their age difference.

• Ryder's successful year in 1993 with 'The Age of Innocence.'

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Actress Winona Ryder recently shared an interesting anecdote about an audition with Jeff Bridges for the 1993 film 'Fearless.' At the time, Ryder was 21 years old, while Bridges, who is now 74, was 43 years old. During the audition, they were supposed to share a kiss at the end of a scene. However, Bridges hesitated and ended up kissing Ryder on the forehead instead, expressing that she was 'like my daughter's age.'

Ryder did not specify the role she was auditioning for in 'Fearless,' a film that ultimately starred Bridges, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Perez, and John Turturro. Despite missing out on that role, Ryder had a successful year in 1993, starring in the acclaimed film 'The Age of Innocence,' which earned her an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress and a Golden Globe win in the same category.

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Bridges kissed Ryder on the forehead, citing their age difference.

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Winona Ryder's audition with Jeff Bridges for 'Fearless' at 21 years old.

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Ryder's successful year in 1993 with 'The Age of Innocence.'

Reflecting on her career, Ryder mentioned that 'The Age of Innocence' marked a significant transition for her from teen roles to adult roles in Hollywood. She continued to make her mark in the industry, receiving a second Academy Award nomination for her role in 'Little Women' the following year.

Ryder's diverse filmography includes roles in 'Girl, Interrupted' and the upcoming film 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' She also gained popularity for her role in the Netflix series 'Stranger Things,' where she played a key role in casting Sadie Sink after being impressed by her performance in 'The Americans.'