During Hollywood's Golden Age, women like Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Katharine Hepburn dominated the silver screen with their talent, elegance, and charisma. These iconic actresses not only captivated audiences but also paved the way for future generations of women in cinema. However, as the decades progressed, mature women found themselves increasingly marginalized, often relegated to supporting roles or portrayed as doting mothers, nagging wives, or seductive femme fatales.