In 2021, women over 40 dominated major categories. Kate Winslet (46) won for Mare of Easttown , Jean Smart (70) for Hacks , and Frances McDormand (64) took home the Oscar for Nomadland .
This shift isn't just happening in front of the camera. More women are taking on decision-making roles to ensure these stories are told accurately. In 2021, women over 40 dominated major categories
If you're looking to explore this new era of cinema, these titles feature mature women in essential, non-stereotypical roles: Older Women and Cinema: Audiences, Stories, and Stars Jean Smart (70) for Hacks
The movement provided a platform for veterans like Viola Davis , Meryl Streep , and Nicole Kidman to find diverse, complex roles that previously didn't exist. and Nicole Kidman to find diverse
