Yet, these were still exceptions. A 2008 study showed that for every older woman on screen, there were nearly three older men. The "male gaze" still dominated: older male leads were paired with actresses 20-30 years younger; the reverse was virtually non-existent.
(78) never stopped. From Fast & Furious 8 to the Shazam! sequels, she has claimed the action genre as her own. But beyond the spectacle, Michelle Yeoh (60) delivered the definitive statement with Everything Everywhere All at Once . Her win for Best Actress at the Oscars was a watershed moment. Yeoh explicitly called out the industry's ageism on the campaign trail, noting that as she turned 60, the roles were getting smaller—until a crazy, multiverse-hopping script came along. Her Oscar proved that a mature Asian woman can carry a blockbuster. milftoon sleeper 2 exclusive
Susan Sarandon is the obvious example -- who knew she was hot as hell when she was young... she's a great older actress now. Susan Sarandon Helen Mirren Yet, these were still exceptions