For the first 70 years of commercial cinema, the archetype of the mature woman was rigidly confined.

While the tide has turned, the battle is not won. The statistics remain sobering. According to San Diego State University’s annual "Boxed In" report, while roles for older women have increased, they are still significantly outnumbered by men of the same age. Furthermore, the "supporting role" problem persists: Mature women are often featured, but they are rarely the lead of a $200 million blockbuster.

There is also the issue of the "aging paradox" for women of color. While white actresses like Meryl Streep have endless opportunities, actresses like Viola Davis and Angela Bassett have had to fight twice as hard to get roles that reflect their age and dignity. Davis, however, is a beacon—producing her own content (like The Woman King, where she played a 40-something warrior, though the actress was in her fifties) and refusing to be side-lined.

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