It’s their scene now. And frankly? They’re stealing the show. Are we in a true renaissance for older actresses, or is there still a long way to go? Let me know in the comments.
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When a 55-year-old woman sees Julianne Moore leading a steamy thriller ( May December ) or Helen Mirren kicking ass in Fast X , she receives a silent message: You are still here. You are still desirable. You are still dangerous. It’s their scene now
She might be a detective solving a cold case (Jodie Foster, True Detective ). She might be a ruthless media mogul (Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus ). She might be a mother trying to hold her family together against a literal multiverse (Michelle Yeoh). Are we in a true renaissance for older
From the steely resolve of Siobhan in Bad Sisters to the unapologetic rage of Grace in Bad Sisters , from the Oscar-winning heft of Michelle Yeoh ( Everything Everywhere All at Once ) to the quiet power of Meryl Streep in Only Murders in the Building , mature women are no longer just supporting acts. They are the main event.
Entertainment is finally doing the math. Mature women aren't a niche market. They are the backbone of the audience. And they are tired of waiting in the wings.
But audiences have proven that theory wrong. Violently wrong.