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Despite the progress, the fight is not over. The pay gap still widens with age. Furthermore, "mature" often still cuts off at 55. Actresses over 80 (like Rita Moreno or Cicely Tyson before her passing) still struggle for significant screen time. There is also the issue of "diversity aging"—while white actresses are enjoying a renaissance, actresses of color (Viola Davis, Angela Bassett) often have to fight harder to be seen as "bankable" older leads.

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Mature women in entertainment are no longer a niche category. They are the backbone of prestige cinema. They are the viral moments on TikTok (see: Jennifer Coolidge at 60). They are the Oscar winners. Despite the progress, the fight is not over