: Movies like Steel Magnolias showcase the enduring strength and resilience of women through various stages of life.

: Actresses like Frances McDormand and Helen Mirren have been vocal about the need for complex roles for women over 50.

If you're looking for real-life inspiration, many films and performers have challenged the "invisible" status of older women:

The script was always the same: "The Mother," "The Grandmother," or "The Bitter Ex." For decades, Elena had been the face of a thousand ingenues, but as she entered her late fifties, the industry seemed to treat her like a sunset—beautiful to look at, but ultimately an ending.