The rise of streaming services like Netflix, HBO, and Apple TV+ has been a catalyst for this change. Unlike traditional box-office models that often rely on "safe" (read: young) demographics, streaming platforms thrive on niche audiences and prestige dramas.

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: At 74, Smart continues her critically acclaimed run in Hacks , recently winning multiple Emmys for her portrayal of legendary comedian Deborah Vance .

The portrayal of mature women is shifting from stereotypical "grandmother" roles to more nuanced archetypes: Autonomy and Career