Women in Hollywood - Early 20s: could still be a child star Mid 20s: could play high school student Late 20s: could play college student 30s: uh oh! kicked out and burned at the stake for daring to be old
Well, hmm. Frances McDormand did just win Best Actress (and had won before, too, at 39.) Annette Benning, now 59, was terrific in 20th Century Women. And Jessica Chastain, now 40, somehow continues to get roles.