, Maggie Smith , Sigourney Weaver , and Angela Bassett . Recent Film Roles
: The "silver economy"—the growing demographic of older viewers—is pressuring Hollywood to provide more authentic and varied portrayals. Notable Examples of Mature Female Representation TV Series Leads
: Actresses like Meryl Streep , Helen Mirren , and Viola Davis are moving past the limited "matriarch" or "grandmother" archetypes to play diverse characters such as spies, romantic leads, and villains.