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For decades, the "expiration date" for women in Hollywood was an unspoken, cruel rule. Turning 40 often meant a shift from leading lady to the "mother of the lead" or, worse, disappearing into the background. But as we move through 2026, a seismic shift is happening. The industry is finally realizing that life doesn’t end at 50—and neither does great storytelling. The Rise of the "Complicated" Protagonist
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