So why, if audiences have shown they will show up for older women (as demonstrated by the $77 million global box office of The Substance against an $18 million budget, and the cultural phenomenon of Everything Everywhere All at Once ), does Hollywood keep acting like casting a woman over 50 is a radical experiment?
The rise of female-centric films like "Thelma and Louise" (1991), "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991), and "The Hours" (2002) showcased the complexity and diversity of women's experiences. These films, which featured mature women in leading roles, helped to redefine the notion of what it means to be a woman in entertainment.
Hollywood's embrace of older female talent is not merely a moral triumph; it is a savvy financial calculation. The global population is aging, and women over 40 represent a massive, affluent consumer demographic with significant purchasing power and a desire to see their lives reflected accurately on screen.
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