: Diversity remains limited; most mature female leads are white, middle-class, and able-bodied, with very few portrayals of ethnic minorities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or women with disabilities. Icons Redefining the Industry
Several "power players" are successfully challenging industry norms by anchoring major films and prestige television well into their 60s and 70s. Notable Recent/Mature Career Highlights
Leading the award-winning series Hacks and winning multiple Emmys in her 70s.
Several factors are driving the recent "ripple" of change into a broader "wave" of representation:
