The industry is finally acknowledging that life—and bankability—doesn't end at 40.
To understand the progress, one must first acknowledge the prejudice. In Old Hollywood, the archetype of the "ingénue" reigned supreme. Actresses like Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, despite their immense talent, found themselves fighting for scraps as they aged. Davis famously lamented that being a star over 40 was "a joke." Milfty 21 02 28 Melanie Hicks Payback For Stepm...