One of the primary reasons for this shift is that mature women are taking the reins behind the camera. Tired of waiting for the right scripts, icons have built their own production powerhouses.

For decades, women of a certain age were relegated to two-dimensional supporting roles: the long-suffering mother, the eccentric aunt, or the wise grandmother. These characters rarely had their own internal lives, desires, or conflicts.

The gold standard for longevity, consistently proving that her "box office draw" only increases with time.