Demi Moore (63) won her first Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination for her role in The Substance , a film that directly tackles Hollywood's ageism.
In 2026, a record 63.6% of films at the Sundance Film Festival were directed by women, many of whom are mature creators telling diverse stories. milf tied up
Jean Smart (74) has seen a career-best run with Hacks , while Meryl Streep (76) recently joined the hit Only Murders in the Building . Breaking the "Expiration Date" Barrier Demi Moore (63) won her first Golden Globe
Many actresses still fight being typecast. Kirsten Dunst recently noted she stopped acting for two years because every offer was for a "sad mom" . Breaking the "Expiration Date" Barrier Many actresses still
Despite these wins, systematic hurdles remain according to research from the Geena Davis Institute :
At 59, Nicole Kidman is starring in the crime-thriller Scarpetta , while Gillian Anderson (58) leads the Western drama The Abandons .
A significant number of veteran actresses are currently leading some of the most complex and popular content on television and streaming: