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BERLIN – Michelle Pfeiffer is happy to be what she calls a “mature” actress and she is certainly not complaining about having to work with younger men as her leading man.

Pfeiffer, who recently turned 50 last year, feels that mature actresses pairing up with decidedly younger men is a healthy development for the film industry. She also added that she felt “liberated” and that the roles offered to her now are more interesting than before.

“It seems my leading men keep getting younger the older I get,” Pfeiffer said after the world premiere of her film “Cheri” at the Berlin Film Festival.

“It seems people have an aversion about casting me with men my age. Lucky for me; I don’t really mind.”

Pfeiffer, who is married to producer David E. Kelly, took four years off from acting to spend time with her family before returning with two films in 2007.

“Cheri” is based on a 1920 novel by French writer Colette, which offers a glimpse into pre-war era and entertaining insights into the wealthy lifestyles of courtesans.