However, the revolution remains incomplete. The progress is most visible among white, upper-middle-class, cisgender actresses. Mature women of color, working-class actresses, and those with non-normative body types still face a steep battle for meaningful representation. Viola Davis, Angela Bassett, and Rita Moreno have carved out space, but they remain exceptions in a system where intersectional ageism is even more punishing. Additionally, the cosmetic pressure to "look young" via fillers, surgery, and de-aging technology still pervades the industry, suggesting that while the roles have matured, the male gaze on the female body has not entirely loosened its grip.
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