took home an Emmy at age 70 for her role as a sharp-witted comedian in Hacks .
While there is a "ripple of change," data from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender and Media highlights a persistent imbalance: Beyond the Stereotypes: The Reality of Aging Women in Films
won an Oscar for her role in Nomadland (2021) at age 64, portraying a woman living a rugged, non-traditional life.
and Hannah Waddingham swept awards in 2021, proving that women in their 40s and 50s are at the peak of their creative powers. The Numbers: Progress and Persistent Gaps