: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have plots centered on physical aging, such as cosmetic surgery or "restoring youth".

by choosing to go makeup-free for public appearances, freeing themselves from Hollywood's traditional expectations. Power Behind the Lens

The message to Hollywood is finally sinking in: Don't write us off. We are the protagonists. We always have been.

One of the most revolutionary changes is the reintroduction of sexuality. For a long time, the industry offered a binary choice: be the sex object (under 35) or be the wise elder (over 60). There was no room for the 55-year-old woman who is dating, desiring, and dangerous.