: The TV and streaming industries have been faster to recognize that women over 40 are a massive, underserved audience, leading to more high-quality scripted dramas for mature women.

: Features Angela Bassett (61) in a role that allows her to be playful and "silly," a rare departure from typical dramatic types.

“Aging well often equates to resisting visible signs of aging on screen, reflecting unrealistic beauty standards.” The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum · 4 months ago

(e.g., streaming titles on Netflix, classic cinema) Statistical reports on gender and age parity Biographies of trailblazing actresses over 60

: Many roles for older women still lean toward clichés, depicting them as "senile, homebound, feeble, or frumpy".

: Many actresses, including Meryl Streep , Jane Fonda , and Lily Tomlin , have moved into producing and directing to create the nuanced roles they want to see.

Critics and audiences highlight several films that offer authentic or refreshing portrayals of aging: