: Mature women have recently swept major awards. In 2021, Frances McDormand (64) and Youn Yuh-jung (74) won Oscars for their work in Nomadland and Minari , respectively. At the 2021 Emmys, Jean Smart (70) and Kate Winslet (46) were among the top winners, signaling a shift in which older women are celebrated for their complex, leading roles.
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: Industry perceptions of "old" are being redefined as mature stars become box-office draws. Following the success of Meryl Streep in Mamma Mia! , films like Book Club —starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, and Candice Bergen—have proven that audiences are hungry for stories about mature lives. Persistent Challenges and Stereotypes : Mature women have recently swept major awards