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: Now considered a matriarch of the industry , Jolie has successfully transitioned from action lead to high-end director and humanitarian figure, focusing on legacy projects like the Maria Callas biopic, Maria .

: Only 11 women directed films on the 2025 Top 100 list, a significant drop from 20 in 2023.

: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have storylines focused specifically on physical aging (15% vs. 7%), often reinforcing a "sad widow" trope. Leading Figures and Cultural Impact

: At 63, she has become a symbol of the "New Maturity," recently revitalizing her cultural currency through high-fashion appearances and critically acclaimed performances.

Despite industry hurdles, a cohort of "matriarchs" is currently dictating global trends across cinema and high fashion.

: Conversely, recent years have seen women over 40 sweep major categories, with Frances McDormand ( Nomadland ) and Michelle Yeoh ( Everything Everywhere All at Once ) winning Best Actress Oscars for roles that center on the agency and ambition of midlife.