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Mature women are no longer just supporting characters; they are dominating awards seasons and headlining major sequels. Awards Dominance 2026 Golden Globes showcased this trend, with stars like Jean Smart Michelle Williams Rose Byrne (46) ruling key categories. Honorary awards like the Cecil B. DeMille Award were presented to icons such as Helen Mirren Sarah Jessica Parker Iconic Comebacks Meryl Streep (turning 77) is set to reprise her role as Miranda Priestly in the upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada A surprising frontier has been horror