Shows like (Julianna Margulies, 40+) and Damages (Glenn Close, 60+) proved that mature women could carry legal and political thrillers with the same intensity as their male counterparts. But the true revolution came with Big Little Lies and The Crown .
The early days of cinema were surprisingly inclusive for women. Pioneers like Alice Guy-Blaché and Lois Weber were among the industry's first narrative directors, often addressing complex social and moral issues.