: Critics note a "neoliberal pressure" for older actresses to maintain youthful appearances, with some producers casting significantly older women to play characters in their 40s or 50s.
in Hacks , Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin in Grace and Frankie , and Jennifer Aniston in The Morning Show . Film Trailblazers
The representation of mature women in entertainment has shifted from historical marginalization toward a "silvering of stardom". While older actresses have traditionally faced a steep career decline around age 30, recent years have seen a surge in complex, leading roles for women over 50 and 60 across film and television. Current Industry Shifts
, Maggie Smith , Sigourney Weaver , and Angela Bassett . Recent Film Roles