For decades, the entertainment industry operated under an unspoken "expiration date" for female talent. While male actors were celebrated as they aged—gaining "character" and "gravitas"—women often found their opportunities dwindling once they hit 40. However, recent years have signaled a transformative shift as mature women reclaim the narrative, moving from the periphery to the center of the frame. 1. The Persistence of the "Invisibility" Barrier
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