: Her role in the feminist horror film The Substance —which directly critiques Hollywood's disposal of older women—led to her first Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination at age 62.
: At the 2026 Golden Globes, five out of six nominees for Best Actress in a TV Drama were women over 40. Defining Performances : busty dusty milf
For years, Hollywood narratives for women over 40 were often limited to "the sad widow" or "the mother". In 2026, this is being replaced by characters defined by agency, ambition, and realistic midlife experiences. : Her role in the feminist horror film