Gone are the days when action was for the young. The Night Manager , Killing Eve , and The Last of Us proved that the most terrifying or badass character in the room is often the older woman.
To understand the magnitude of this change, we must look at the historical context. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, stars like Bette Davis and Katharine Hepburn fought for control, yet even they lamented the lack of roles as they aged. By the 1980s and 90s, the trope of the "cougar" or the "dragon lady" was often the only option for seasoned performers. rachael cavalli milfy
The archetype of longevity, Streep has moved from ingenue to character actor seamlessly. Her role in The Devil Wears Prada (49 years old) and Mamma Mia! (59) proved that middle-aged women could be box office gold. In her 70s, with Only Murders in the Building and Don't Look Up , she proves that talent has no expiration date. Gone are the days when action was for the young
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