Then there is , who continues to explore the physicality of aging without shame, and Naomi Watts (55) , who launched a brand to destigmatize menopause while starring in psychological horrors like The Watcher . These women aren't playing “older versions” of characters; they are playing the most vital versions.
But the trajectory is undeniable. The mature woman in entertainment is no longer a “character actress.” She is the protagonist. She is the action star. She is the erotic lead. She is the villain we root for and the hero we recognize. Laura Cenci - MILF Hunter Brianna Cardiovaginal.14