A move away from desexualizing older women, portraying them with desire and intimacy.

As they arrived at the park, the family was greeted by the lush greenery and the cheerful chatter of other families enjoying the beautiful day. Heidi spread out a colorful blanket under a shady tree, and they sat down to enjoy their meal.

For decades, Hollywood operated on a cruel arithmetic. Once a leading lady hit 40, her options plummeted. The ingénue roles dried up, the rom-com leads aged out, and the only scripts on offer were variations of the "wise grandmother," the "harpy boss," or the "wronged wife."