Israeli Actress Anat Waxman Embraces Aging and Launches Audition Coaching Amid Career Pause
Anat Waxman, a veteran Israeli actress known for her extensive theater and television career, recently announced on Instagram that she is offering coaching for actors preparing for auditions and drama schools. This move comes after a period of recovery from a three-year battle with depression and a return to the Cameri Theater stage. Waxman explained that she decided to teach because she enjoys it and wanted to use her time productively, especially as acting roles for her age group are limited.
Waxman, 65, shared that she was surprised by the positive response to her spontaneous Instagram video, which showed her without any professional retouching. While some viewers were startled by her appearance and commented on her aging, she expressed no offense, acknowledging that aging naturally changes one’s look. She emphasized her acceptance of wrinkles and her refusal to undergo cosmetic procedures.
Reflecting on her career, Waxman noted the challenges actresses face as they age, feeling caught between roles for younger and older women. She remains hopeful that more roles will become available as she grows older. Waxman also discussed her past struggles with major depression, which she overcame with medication and therapy, and her ongoing commitment to mental health.
Despite the challenges, Waxman continues to engage with the acting community and is open to new roles, though she is not in a rush. She also admitted to struggling with modern social media trends like TikTok and Instagram marketing, leaving that to younger influencers. Waxman’s coaching initiative has already attracted several aspiring actors, and she looks forward to helping more.
Throughout her career, Waxman has played memorable roles in productions such as "The Life Is Not Everything" and various plays at the Cameri Theater. She fondly remembers working with notable directors and colleagues, including the late Anat Gov, whose strength and humor left a lasting impression on her. Waxman’s current aspirations focus on maintaining her health, continuing to act, and finding happiness.
