Despite the progress, we are not at the finish line. The victories are often concentrated among white, wealthy, cis-gender actresses. Mature women of color remain catastrophically underrepresented. Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, and Rita Moreno fight daily for roles that reflect their stature, and the industry still leans on them to play "the strong matriarch" rather than the messy anti-heroine.
Who is your favorite actress over 50 currently working in film or TV, and which role of theirs resonated with you the most? Let me know in the comments! Despite the progress, we are not at the finish line