: Vice Chairwoman of CJ Group, she is credited with putting Korean cinema on the world map with Parasite .

: Their recent Oscar wins (for Everything Everywhere All at Once and Minari , respectively) signaled a growing global recognition of mature international talent.

: A powerhouse director and producer who started her film career at 33, proving it's never too late to begin.

: Frequently leads high-profile projects like Babygirl and The Perfect Couple , actively spearheading the conversation around visibility for women over 40.

The 2020s have seen a major cultural shift, with older women becoming "bankable" because of their age rather than despite it.