The "invisible woman" trope is dying. Today’s industry recognizes that experience translates to compelling, bankable storytelling. If you'd like to dive deeper into this shift:
The representation of mature women in entertainment and cinema has long been a site of tension between societal progress and entrenched industry ageism. While younger women are often cast as objects of the "male gaze," mature women have historically faced a "narrative of decline," where their characters are relegated to roles of burden, domesticity, or invisibility. However, contemporary cinema is witnessing a gradual transformation as more women move behind the scenes to reclaim their narratives. The Traditional "Double Standard" of Aging