For a long time, the "character actress" was a consolation prize for aging stars. Today, it is the most exciting role in the business. Consider the renaissance of , who spent decades as a scream queen only to win an Oscar at 64 for a layered, wild performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once . Or Michelle Yeoh , who was told her "prime was over" at 40, only to become the first Asian woman to win Best Actress at 60.
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It is crucial to note that the "mature woman" is not a monolith. For decades, the only older women on screen were white, upper-class, and thin. That, too, is changing, albeit slowly. Or Michelle Yeoh , who was told her
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Perhaps the most significant driver is women taking control behind the camera. Actresses are no longer waiting for scripts to be sent to them; they are creating the work themselves.
Hollywood's traditional fixation on youth is shifting as experienced actresses take center stage in high-profile projects: Older Women Are Finally Being Represented In Hollywood
