: Her 2023 Best Actress win for Everything Everywhere All At Once became a cultural touchstone. Her speech famously urged women: "Don’t let anybody tell you you are ever past your prime".

: Often cited as the greatest living actress, Streep remains the most Oscar-nominated performer in history, continuing to lead projects like Big Little Lies and Only Murders in the Building .

Despite this progress, systemic issues remain prevalent in the industry: Women Over 40 Are Being Excluded from Hollywood