(2023): Starring Laura Linney , Kathy Bates , and Maggie Smith [33].

: Older women are four times more likely to be portrayed as "senile" or "feeble" compared to older men in film [16].

: Older female actors have never been more in demand or bankable, leading to a visible cultural shift in casting [31].

Historically, women over 40 were often considered "worthless" or risky by Hollywood decision-makers [21]. However, a sea change is currently underway: