She’s also become a producer and director, and her acting experience has helped her directing career.

Hughes' career has been an inspiration to women in the industry over the years.

Hughes stated, “Being in Hollywood, you’re reminded constantly that ‘it’s done.

Finola Hughes smiling

You’re over,’ and we’re not …

I like to think that maybe I’m holding a torch for women everywhere.”

And I really liked that and I retweeted it because itwastwo grown-grown people in bed."

James Patrick Stuart and Finola Hughes smiling

Hughes stated that the industry is starting to understand that women “don’t have a ‘sell-by date.’

It’s a battle hard won.”