The rise of women behind the camera has directly correlated to better roles for women in front of it. When directors like Nicole Holofcener, Greta Gerwig, and Emerald Fennell sit in the editing chair, they cast women who look like real humans. Furthermore, powerhouse actresses turned producers—think Reese Witherspoon (Hello Sunshine) and Nicole Kidman—have aggressively optioned novels and stories featuring complex, mature female protagonists.
: Often cited as an exception to ageist norms, Kidman continues to lead major projects like Expats and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom well into her 50s. Michelle Yeoh doggy style milf