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For much of Hollywood’s history, actresses over 40 faced a steep decline in meaningful roles. The industry prioritized youth and beauty, relegating older women to stereotypical parts: the nagging wife, the meddling mother-in-law, the comic relief grandmother, or the wise but asexual mentor. Lead romantic roles and complex character studies were largely reserved for younger women, while male counterparts (e.g., Sean Connery, Harrison Ford) continued playing romantic leads into their 60s and beyond.
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