Streaming broke the box office tyranny. A movie about two older women doesn't need to open with a $100 million weekend to be successful; it just needs to be good. This financial model allowed for "grey cinema" to flourish.
We must not romanticize the progress. For every Viola Davis (who has spoken fiercely about the "brown paper bag" of roles for dark-skinned women over 50), there are dozens of actresses of color and working-class backgrounds who still vanish. Ageism in Hollywood is intersectional: a white 55-year-old actress may struggle; a Black or Latina 55-year-old actress often finds the door locked. free milf porn gallery