: Continuing a career resurgence with significant leading roles, following the success of projects like Nyad .

: Currently promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026), Streep is using her press tour to highlight the "invisibility" of older women in Hollywood.

In 2026, the entertainment landscape for mature women is characterized by a "deepening of visibility" where actresses over 50 are increasingly cast in complex, non-stereotypical lead roles. While industry reports show a recent dip in overall female lead roles, icons like and Nicole Kidman are leading high-profile films such as The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Babygirl , respectively, which explicitly explore midlife agency and desire. Leading Actresses and Upcoming Projects