: Continues to take on "transcendent" and daring roles that challenge cultural norms around gender and power.
: Starred Diane Keaton , Jane Fonda , Candice Bergen , and Mary Steenburgen ; earned over $100 million by focusing on romance and friendship in midlife. milf and wives
Several prominent actresses continue to dominate the industry, often receiving major awards and leading high-profile projects well into their 50s and 60s: : Continues to take on "transcendent" and daring
: A landmark film from writer-director Nancy Meyers that famously centered a romance on a woman in her 50s. : Recognized by AARP as "unstoppable," she was
: Recognized by AARP as "unstoppable," she was one of the first Latina actors to achieve major executive power in Hollywood.
and Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) : Fan-favorite films that emphasize travel, transformation, and liberation for mature women. Industry Challenges & Statistics
Despite individual successes, research from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media highlights significant ongoing inequality: Women Over 50: The Right To Be Seen on Screen