The mature woman in entertainment is no longer a supporting character in her own life story. She is the protagonist, the antagonist, the director, and the critic. She is not fading into the background; she is stepping into the spotlight, wrinkles and all, and daring us to look away.
The silver screen, it turns out, looks best when it reflects a little silver in the hair.
For decades, Hollywood operated under an unspoken "expiration date" for women. Today, that trope is being dismantled by a generation of performers who refuse to fade away.