Actresses are increasingly taking charge of their own narratives to combat these hurdles:
: The TV and streaming industries have been faster to recognize that women over 40 are a massive, underserved audience, leading to more high-quality scripted dramas for mature women.
: Recent years have seen older women "sweep" major award categories, with notable wins by Jean Smart (70) at the Emmys and Frances McDormand (64) at the Oscars. Recommended "Mature" Films and Perspectives
: Features Angela Bassett (61) in a role that allows her to be playful and "silly," a rare departure from typical dramatic types.
“Aging well often equates to resisting visible signs of aging on screen, reflecting unrealistic beauty standards.” The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum · 4 months ago
Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film