Laura Dern reveals how understanding her 'own sexuality' has changed in her 50s Laura Dern never understood her "own self or her own sexuality" when she was in her 20s. 25 March 2026 Laura Dern has finally started understanding her own "sexuality" in her 50s. Laura Dern opens up on understanding her 'own sexuality' The Big Little Lies star, who turned 59 last month, has opened up abut aging and the idea of exploring sexuality through her acting roles. She told AARP: "You know, it's interesting. What they think you want to explore as a female actor is so bizarre.