Liv Tyler was one of the most famous and desired actresses in Hollywood, but now she seems to have disappeared from the map.
Hollywood is an industry that is characterized by its glamour, its success, and its influence on popular culture. However, it is also a world that often stereotypes women, assigning them secondary, superficial, and subjecting them to constant pressure due to their physical appearance and age. Many actresses have denounced this situation and have demanded more opportunities, respect, and diversity in cinema.
Some very famous actresses, like Liv Tyler, decided to stay away from the spotlight to dedicate themselves to their family and less flashy projects. Tyler, who achieved world fame for her role as Arwen in the Lord of the Rings saga, opted for a quieter and more discreet life, away from the paparazzi. Instead of pursuing major productions, she focused on independent films, television series, and humanitarian campaigns. Her case is an example of how some women have chosen to break Hollywood stereotypes and follow their own path.
Liv Tyler, an undoubted rising actress
Liv Tyler is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses of her generation, but also one of the most discreet. At 46 years old, the daughter of Aerosmith leader Steven Tyler has decided to move away from the Hollywood spotlight and live a quieter, family life in London, with her partner, businessman Dave Gardner, and their three children: Milo, Sailor, and Lula.
Her career began at the age of 14 when she started as a model and appeared in the video for her father's song “Crazy.” Her film debut was in 1994, with the film Silent Witness. Since then, she has participated in more than 30 films, including Bernardo Bertolucci's Stolen Beauty, Armageddon, alongside Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck, and The Incredible Hulk, with Edward Norton.
However, the role that established her as a star was that of the elf Arwen in the successful trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, directed by Peter Jackson. Her performance earned her recognition from the public and critics, as well as several awards, including the SAG for Best Cast.
Despite her success, Liv Tyler has always maintained a humble and simple attitude. In an interview, she confessed that she refused to follow Hollywood's standards of beauty and youth, which she considered unfair and discriminatory to women. “To the rest of the world I'm young, but to Hollywood I'm old,” she said.
She also defined herself as a feminist and denounced the harassment and inequality that women suffer in the industry. “It surprises me when all this happens and it motivates me to work much harder, to defend what I believe is fair for me and all women,” she expressed.
For this reason, she has preferred to dedicate herself to more personal and creative projects, such as the series The Leftovers, or the independent film Wildling. She has also explored her side as a singer, collaborating with Howard Shore and The Lemonheads. In addition, she has been a Unicef goodwill ambassador since 2003 and the face of the Givenchy brand.
Another reason that keeps Liv away from the spotlight and cameras is her family. “I always thought that dedicating yourself completely to professional success could negatively affect your family and prevent it from developing fully,” she said.
In fact, since her first child Milo was born, her screen appearance has diminished, as she cannot imagine her stay away from home. Although for her, being an actress and having the opportunity to travel to different locations can be “something liberating,” she now has a different kind of balance.
In a time when career and success are usually the goals to achieve for certain people, Liv Tyler is an example of a woman who has known how to balance her professional and personal life, without giving up her dreams or the essence of herself. An actress who shines with her own light, both on-screen and off it.
