: Veteran actresses are returning to lead iconic franchises, such as Linda Hamilton (63) in Terminator: Dark Fate and Jamie Lee Curtis in recent Halloween films, portraying powerful women with "steely resolve". More women behind the camera in TV and film - Facebook

Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film

Mature women in entertainment are increasingly moving from the margins to the center of the frame, challenging long-standing industry ageism. While youth historically dominated Hollywood, a "ripple of change" is now visible through more diverse, complex portrayals of women over 50.