: Critics often point out the glaring imbalance where older male actors frequently romance much younger actresses—sometimes younger than their own daughters—while older female actors are pushed into supporting "Ma" roles. Ageism and Desirability
In the past, older actors were relegated to "strict father" roles. Today, the script has flipped. Modern cinema explores:
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