Historically, women in Hollywood have faced a significant decline in opportunities as they age. According to a study by the Sundance Institute, women over 40 are severely underrepresented in leading roles in film. However, in recent years, there has been a shift towards more nuanced and complex portrayals of mature women.

The most significant change is that mature actresses are no longer waiting for the phone to ring; they are greenlighting projects.

When Nicole Kidman says "We have proven that stories about women are not 'niche'—they are universal," she speaks for a generation. The ingenue is charming, but the matriarch is electric.