But something has shifted. We are in the midst of a quiet, powerful revolution. The narrative has flipped. Today, the most complex, dangerous, sexy, and commanding roles on screen are being written for—and conquered by—mature women.

What recent performance by a mature actress stopped you in your tracks? Drop the title in the comments—I need to add it to my queue.

The message was clear: A mature woman’s story is over. She is no longer desirable, no longer relevant, and certainly not worthy of a lead credit.