, at 75, shows no signs of slowing down. She will reprise her iconic role as the formidable Miranda Priestly in the highly anticipated sequel to The Devil Wears Prada , set for release in May 2026. She is also set to star in a Netflix limited series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's novel, The Corrections , in which she plays an elderly Midwestern mother attempting to reunite her fractured family. Simultaneously, she is reportedly in talks to voice a female Aslan in Greta Gerwig's upcoming Chronicles of Narnia films for Netflix, a bold reimagining that signals a major shift in perspective.
This shift, however, is not a simple, linear victory. The success and visibility of stars like Michelle Yeoh, Meryl Streep, and Jodie Foster exist alongside stark statistical realities that reveal an industry still grappling with deep-seated ageism. A recent study by the Centre for Aging Better in the UK found that during the period of 2023, 2024, and 2025, a woman over 60 was less likely to appear in a top 100 film than either a talking animal or an actor named Chris. MatureNL.24.07.01.Lorelei.Curvy.Milf.Housewife....
For decades, mature women in film were largely relegated to secondary roles—the supportive grandmother, the embittered mother-in-law, or the "invisible" matriarch. However, the rise of "prestige TV" and independent cinema has paved the way for more nuanced portrayals. : Characters like those played by Frances McDormand or Michelle Yeoh , at 75, shows no signs of slowing down
: Produced by and starring Frances McDormand in her sixties, the film swept the Oscars, proving that raw, unvarnished stories of older women resonate on a universal scale. Simultaneously, she is reportedly in talks to voice