: Moving past the idea that romance or desire ends after a certain age (e.g., Good Luck to You , Leo Grande ).

For decades, actresses over 40 faced a "cliff" where roles became scarce or one-dimensional. Today, industry icons are proving that experience is a powerhouse at the box office:

While the "silver ceiling" hasn't entirely disappeared, the current era of cinema is increasingly recognizing that some of the most compelling stories are those that have taken a lifetime to build.

: Her historic Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All At Once signaled a shift in how the industry views the bankability and physical prowess of older women.