: Remains a powerhouse, starring in and producing the crime-thriller series Scarpetta alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and preparing for Big Little Lies Season 3.
Mature women are currently dominating major segments of entertainment and cinema, with 2026 recognized as a "grown-up moment" in Hollywood where actresses over 40 and 50 are increasingly cast in complex, leading roles rather than sidelined. This shift is visible in high-profile awards like the 2026 AARP Movies for Grownups Awards , which recently honored Laura Dern , Jodie Foster , and June Squibb for their leading performances.
: Recently received the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, recognized for her "badass" roles in projects like 1923 and MobLand .