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No Longer Their Last F**kable Day; Gen X Women Shaking Up Awards Season

Jan 30, 2025
Join Holly Wainwright, Mamamia's Executive Editor and co-host of Mamamia Out Loud, as she discusses how Gen X actresses like Jodie Foster and Nicole Kidman are reshaping Hollywood's narrative. They delve into the remarkable shift in representation, where women in their 50s and 60s are stepping into powerful, complex roles, far beyond the tired ‘aging matriarch’ trope. With the industry evolving to embrace diverse, female-centric storytelling, they explore what this means for the future of women in film and the importance of visibility.
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