Tell that to the box office.

For example, actresses like Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson have spoken out about the need for more diverse and complex roles for women of color, while women like Jane Fonda and Sally Field have used their experiences to advocate for greater support and resources for women in the industry.

The landscape for mature women in entertainment and cinema is undergoing a profound shift. For decades, Hollywood maintained a "youth-obsessed" culture where female careers often peaked at 30, while their male counterparts continued to thrive for another 15 years or more. However, recent years have seen a "demographic revolution" on screen, with women over 40 and 50 increasingly leading major productions and reclaiming their place at the center of the narrative.