: 95-year-old June Squibb has reported getting "more parts than ever," attributing this to a global aging population that wants to see its own reality reflected authentically on screen. Remaining Challenges Despite these high-profile wins, systemic issues persist: Older Women Are Finally Being Represented In Hollywood

: Reinvented her career with a lauded performance in The Last Showgirl .

: Garnered significant awards buzz and an Oscar nomination for her leading role in The Substance (2024), a film that directly critiques the industry's historical disposal of older women.

: Trailblazers like Helen Mirren ( Fast X , 1923 ), Michelle Yeoh ( Everything Everywhere All at Once ), and Viola Davis ( The Woman King ) have ushered in an era of "female rebellion," proving they can lead high-octane action films.