, which details her experiences navigating the complexities of the adult world and her subsequent career evolution. Current Endeavors

The rise of mature women in front of the camera is inextricably linked to their rise behind it. For decades, stories about older women were filtered through the male gaze. The #MeToo movement accelerated the careers of veteran female directors, writers, and producers who had been marginalized.

The audience applauded. The young women in the back row were crying. And Margot Hayes, who had been told she was too old, walked off the stage and went back to her theater, where the stars on the painted ceiling still glowed, and the seats were always full.