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: A fixture for decades, she continues her momentum with roles in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the upcoming 2026 action thriller 7 Dogs . A Struggle for Parity Behind the Camera

: Representation for women in the director’s chair dipped to a seven-year low in 2025, with women directing only 10.1% of the top 100 films.

: Her performance in the 2024 satirical horror The Substance —a film that literally addresses the industry's disposal of older women—became a cultural touchstone through the 2026 awards season. milf dee dee

Despite these on-screen wins, the 2026 ReFrame Report on gender and hiring shows a concerning slowdown in progress.

: Angelina Jolie’s 2024-2026 evolution—from her acclaimed turn in the biopic Maria to her transition into a matriarch of the industry—shows a performer embracing diverse, critically challenging roles as she enters her 50s. Icons Leading the Charge : A fixture for decades, she continues her

: While women nearly reached parity in lead roles in 2024, that number "nosedived" back to 37% in 2025. Why Authentic Representation Matters

The Midlife Renaissance: How Mature Women Are Redefining Modern Cinema Despite these on-screen wins, the 2026 ReFrame Report

The current cinematic landscape is anchored by veteran actresses delivering some of their career-best work: