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These women weren't exceptions because they were gifted — the industry has always had gifted older women. They were exceptions because they found cracks in the system and refused to let them close.
Kidman is arguably the patron saint of this movement. After years of playing the frosty, beautiful wife, she pivoted to producing raw, unflinching portraits of middle-aged desire and ambition. From the volatile Celeste in Big Little Lies to the razor-sharp CEO in The Undoing , Kidman uses her "mature" status to explore power dynamics that are impossible for a 25-year-old to convey.
Critics argue that the objectification and commodification of women, particularly older women, in these galleries can perpetuate negative stereotypes and contribute to a culture that disrespects and devalues women. Furthermore, there are concerns regarding consent, exploitation, and the potential for non-consensual sharing of images.
won the Academy Award for Best Actress at eighty-one for Driving Miss Daisy (1989). In her acceptance speech, she said simply, "I think I've been lucky." It was characteristic understatement from a woman who had worked steadily in theater and film for over fifty years, often in roles that didn't match her talent.