Jane Seymour has always felt “unseen” in society.
The 73-year-old actress believes that women often become less valuable in society as they age, and claims Jane has first-hand experience of the so-called “invisibleism.”
Speaking about the phenomenon, she told PEOPLE: “I talked to a lot of friends and they said, 'Yes, I'm invisible and I'm not heard.' I've been on TV and people certainly pay attention. I do. I do it more than the average person.
“Here in my household, when something breaks down, I call and say, 'Can you help me with this?' and the man actually looks over my head and goes into the room. Find the nearest man and talk to him.'' It's like he can't see me.
“Sorry, but I own this house and I'm paying for it. I'm the one who actually called you. I'm the one paying you for this information. About me. Please be respectful and let's talk.”
According to Jane, who has found her own way of dealing with anxiety, 'invisibilityism' can have an impact on women's health.
The actress, who played a solitaire player in the 1973 James Bond film “Living and Dying,'' said: “I'm a doctor's daughter myself, and I've played a doctor on TV, and I've always said, “Doctors get nervous.'' 'I understand that,' he said.
“I always ask someone to take notes or ask permission to record, because I don't always take notes right away when I'm told to. And I don't want to.” “Oh, you're losing it. Maybe you should get tested for dementia. Or are you just not listening, or are you just an old woman? It happens in life.”