: Hacks ( Jean Smart ), The Gilded Age (Christine Baranski), and The Diplomat [9, 17, 32].

: A vocal advocate for unfiltered beauty , she famously insisted that her character in Mare of Easttown not be digitally retouched to ensure she looked like a real middle-aged woman [23]. Recommended Watching

Several high-profile actresses are currently redefining what it means to be a "mature woman" in Hollywood by taking on dynamic, unfiltered roles:

: Beyond her record-breaking acting career, she helps fund The Writers Lab, the world’s first program dedicated to developing screenplays by women over 40 [23].