For decades, the landscape of cinema and entertainment was unkind to women over 40. Once an actress passed the ingénue stage, her options often dwindled to a narrow, stereotyped trio: the harried mother, the quirky neighbor, or the mystical grandma. The message was clear: a woman’s story, and her desirability, had an expiration date.

: Recently featured in acclaimed projects that confront aging and the industry's gaze directly. Jennifer Coolidge