| Name | Age | Notable Mature-Period Work | |------|-----|----------------------------| | Meryl Streep | 74 | Let Them All Talk , Big Little Lies , Only Murders in the Building | | Helen Mirren | 78 | The Queen , Woman in Gold , Fast & Furious (action!) | | Judi Dench | 89 | Notes on a Scandal , Victoria & Abdul | | Emma Thompson | 64 | Late Night , Leo Grande , Matilda | | Viola Davis | 58 | How to Get Away with Murder , The Woman King (action lead at 57) | | Michelle Yeoh | 61 | Everything Everywhere All at Once (career peak in 60s) | | Andie MacDowell | 65 | The Way Home , Maid – embraces natural grey hair on screen | | Jamie Lee Curtis | 65 | Everything Everywhere , Halloween trilogy (legacy sequel starring same woman) | | Hong Chau | 44 (rising) | The Whale , The Menu – poised for mature lead roles |
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Furthermore, the portrayal of mature women in entertainment can influence the way society perceives aging. By showing women in a positive, empowered light, the industry can help to redefine what it means to age and challenge negative stereotypes. | Name | Age | Notable Mature-Period Work
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