: Known for portraying fierce, resilient characters (e.g., Mardaani ) that prove mature female leads can command the box office. Zoya Akhtar
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We are currently obsessed with anti-heroines. In The White Lotus (Season 2), Jennifer Coolidge (61) played a grieving, messy, wealthy heiress who was neither dignified nor maternal. She was chaotic and vulnerable, and she won an Emmy. In Killers of the Flower Moon , Lily Gladstone (37, but playing a mature presence) and the supporting turns by Tantoo Cardinal (73) redefined indigenous femininity on screen—stoic, powerful, and heartbroken. : Known for portraying fierce, resilient characters (e
, have notably featured a majority of nominees in the Best Actress categories who are over the age of 40. 🎬 Leading Actresses and Upcoming Projects Meryl Streep : Starring in the highly anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2 , set for theatrical release on May 1, 2026 Jane Fonda In The White Lotus (Season 2), Jennifer Coolidge
: Maintaining her dominance in television, recently winning awards for her role in the hit series Kathy Bates