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While the progress made by mature women in entertainment is undeniable, systemic barriers remain. The intersection of ageism with racism, classicism, and ableism means that women of color, LGBTQ+ actresses, and disabled actresses face an even steeper uphill battle to secure meaningful roles as they age. While white actresses have seen a notable expansion in opportunities, the industry must work deliberately to ensure that women of all backgrounds are afforded the same grace of aging visibly on screen.

In The VVitch , it was the aging crone. In Relic (2020), director Natalie Erika James used a haunted house metaphor to explore the horror of dementia and the daughter-mother-grandmother triad. But the most audacious example is The Substance (2024), starring Demi Moore (61) . The film is a visceral, body-horror satire of Hollywood’s obsession with youth. Moore plays Elisabeth Sparkle, an aging fitness celebrity fired because she is "too old." She takes a black-market drug that creates a younger, "better" version of herself. MILFTOON - Lemonade MOVIE Part 1-6 43

are currently delivering the best work of their careers. Their recent roles challenge the industry’s historic obsession with youth, showing that years of experience bring a depth to performance that can't be manufactured. While the progress made by mature women in

" : Published in Sex Roles , this longitudinal study found that as women age on screen, they are more likely to be portrayed negatively compared to aging men. It notes that women are often considered "older" by the industry at age 35, leading to limited career opportunities. In The VVitch , it was the aging crone

Historically, the Academy Awards favored very young women. The average age for a Best Actress nominee in the 1940s was just 33, with 32 women winning in their 20s. Compare that to today's landscape. In the 2020s, the average age of a Best Actress nominee has risen to , and recent winners include Frances McDormand (63), Renée Zellweger (50), and Michelle Yeoh (60) .