: Projects like Book Club (starring Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Mary Steenburgen, and Candice Bergen) demonstrated a massive global appetite for stories centered on the friendship and sexual exploration of older women.

For those seeking "helpful pieces" of cinema featuring older female protagonists, these titles are highly regarded:

: Through her production company, she advocates for morally complicated, multi-layered roles for women.

: In 2021, women over 40 dominated key categories, including Oscar winners Frances McDormand (64) for Nomadland and Youn Yuh-jung (74) for Minari .

: A pioneer who achieved the "Triple Crown of Acting" (Oscar, Emmy, Tony), highlighting stories of resilience.