Shows like Grace and Frankie (starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) ran for seven seasons, demonstrating that a comedy centered on female friendship, aging, sexuality, and reinvention in one's 70s and 80s could attract a massive, multi-generational audience. Similarly, Jean Smart’s tour-de-force performance in Hacks and Nicole Kidman's prolific work producing and starring in complex dramas like Big Little Lies and Expats highlight how television has become a sanctuary for deeply layered stories about mature women. Shifting Narratives: Beyond the Stereotypes
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Suddenly, we entered a golden age of anti-heroines.
The "Meryl Streep exception" was often cited—an argument that if you are the greatest actress of your generation, you might find work. But for the average seasoned performer, the industry was a desert.