As audiences, we must reward this shift by showing up. Buy a ticket for the thriller with the 60-year-old lead. Stream the romantic comedy where both leads have gray hair. Praise the action star who uses ibuprofen between takes.

Third—and most importantly—. When the industry refuses to build you a vehicle, you build your own garage. The Architects of Change: Actresses Who Took Control The most powerful trend regarding mature women in entertainment and cinema is the pivot from actor to producer/director .

Now, they are holding the awards, writing the checks, and sitting in the director's chair.