Recent years have seen a definitive break from the "narrative of decline" that once plagued older female characters.
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: Icons like Demi Moore have seen massive career renewals. Moore's performance in the 2024 body horror film The Substance —which directly tackles Hollywood’s obsession with youth—earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress. Recent years have seen a definitive break from