Moreover, mature women from diverse backgrounds often face intersectional challenges, including racism, sexism, and ableism. The underrepresentation of women of color, women with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ women in leading roles is a pressing issue that requires attention and action.
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For decades, the "expiration date" for women in Hollywood was a punchline that felt like a death sentence. Actresses often spoke of a sudden "shuttering" of roles once they hit 40, transitioning abruptly from leading ladies to the "mother of the protagonist" or, worse, disappearing entirely. Moreover, mature women from diverse backgrounds often face
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