: The success of films like Mamma Mia! , starring Meryl Streep , proved the commercial viability of stories centered on older women.
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For decades, Hollywood has faced criticism for a "double standard" where female actors' careers peaked around age 30, while their male counterparts continued as leads well into their 40s and 50s. However, recent years have seen a "ripple of change": : The success of films like Mamma Mia