This phenomenon extends far beyond Hollywood. In European cinema, icon[s] like Isabelle Huppert and Juliette Binoche have long enjoyed careers that celebrate their maturity, consistently headlining challenging, avant-garde cinema. Meanwhile, South Korean entertainment has seen a massive surge in the prominence of veteran actresses. Youn Yuh-jung’s historic Oscar win for Minari at the age of 73 shone a global spotlight on a generation of older Asian actresses who anchor sprawling, emotionally resonant family dramas and international thrillers. The Work Ahead
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