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Despite progress, the fight is not over. The term "mature woman" still carries a stigma in casting offices. For every Viola Davis leading The Woman King (age 57), there are a hundred roles for "attractive, ageless male lead" and "supportive wife, 40-50." Ageism intersects with sexism, and for women of color, the barriers are even higher. Actresses like Angela Bassett, Alfre Woodard, and Rita Moreno have spoken openly about being offered only "magical negro" or "saintly matriarch" roles.