“I’m aging with dignity, humor, and serenity... If Hollywood won’t cast me because I look old, I’ll produce my own projects.” Facebook · SOML · 2 months ago

Actresses and advocates are speaking out about the value of aging in the industry:

: Research from the Geena Davis Institute highlights the need for characters over 50 who are essential to the plot and not reduced to stereotypes like being "grumpy" or "feeble".

: Popular series like The Gilded Age , Grace and Frankie , and And Just Like That showcase women in their 50s, 60s, and 70s as dynamic protagonists. Industry Challenges

: Studies show women’s careers historically peak at 30, while men’s careers often peak 15 years later. Perspectives on Aging

: Older women are four times more likely to be portrayed as senile compared to older men.

: In recent years, actresses over 40 and 50 have dominated key categories. For example, Demi Moore (62) recently won a Golden Globe for The Substance , a film that directly tackles ageism.

Despite progress, mature women still face a "double standard" compared to their male peers: