: Awarded the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 2024 Venice Film Festival for Baby Girl .
: 2024 was a historic year with 42% of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists. However, 2025 saw a sharp decline, with female leads plummeting to a seven-year low of 29%. Icons Reclaiming the Spotlight
The influence of mature women extends beyond the screen into high-level production and executive roles:
: Streep (74) and Foster (62) remain top-tier fixtures at awards ceremonies, consistently securing leading roles that challenge the industry's traditional "shelf life" for women. Behind the Scenes: Women in Power
: Won her first Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination for her performance in The Substance (2024), a film that directly confronts Hollywood's beauty standards.