: In television, mature women are frequently cast as the most formidable figures in the room. Sarah Snook in Succession (transitioning into maturity) or Jean Smart in
"Ma'am," she repeated, testing the word. She leaned in slightly, the scent of jasmine enveloping him. "Please, call me Elena. 'Ma'am' makes me sound like a librarian." She paused, tilting her head. "Or maybe that's what you like?"
: Remains a powerhouse across both blockbusters and prestigious television hits like Big Little Lies Viola Davis
She was a vision of cultivated maturity. She wore a simple white sundress that kissed her knees, but the way it cinched at her waist and draped over her curves suggested a woman who knew exactly how good she looked. Her hair was a cascade of auburn waves, catching the sunlight with a shimmer that seemed almost artificial. She moved with a fluid grace, directing the movers with a voice that was melodic yet commanding.