Historically, actresses' opportunities declined sharply after 40, while men gained more parts.
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Platforms like Netflix have provided a home for mature narratives, most notably with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in Grace and Frankie . Diverse Leading Roles: Viola Davis in How to Get Away with Murder and The Help . Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada and The Post . Jean Smart in Hacks and Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown . Julianne Moore in Still Alice and Sirens . 📈 Ongoing Representation Gaps actresses' opportunities declined sharply after 40