The book does not explicitly reveal Serena’s age, but it suggests she is past child-bearing age.

In the series, much time is dedicated to exploring Serena’s life before Gilead.

Rather than a TV star, Serena is established as a cultural activist and author inThe Handmaid’s Tale.

Serena Handmaid’s Tale

Meanwhile, things ended very differently for Serena in the books.

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