From ruthless killers to viral fashion icons, the portrayal of older women in popular media is finally getting interesting. Here is why the "Golden Girls" era is making a savage comeback. There is a quiet revolution happening in your living room, and she is probably not wearing shoes.
Not anymore.
For decades, the entertainment industry operated on a tired, dusty formula regarding older women. Once a female actress hit 50, the available roles dried up faster than a bottle of retinol. She was relegated to playing the "Nagging Wife," the "Sassy Grandma," or the "Bewildered Lady Who Can't Work the Remote Control." From ruthless killers to viral fashion icons, the
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