: Characters are moving beyond the "eccentric grandmother" to roles that explore ambition, sexuality, and life transitions.
: Continues to be a significant force, recently returning to major franchises while maintaining her status as one of the industry's most recognizable icons. Challenges and Genre Shifts
: An Oscar-winning veteran known for her "distinguished performances" and "beguiling" range, from independent darlings like Safe to blockbusters like The Lost World: Jurassic Park .
Many "solid" veterans continue to define excellence, often leveraging their established stardom to produce their own work and control their narratives.