Experience Quote by June Brown

I'm absolutely certain that audiences want to see older women on their TVs.

— Sarah Lancashire

I used to worry about the lack of roles for women over 40. But suddenly, everyone has realised it's interesting to have a drama…

— Rachael Stirling

When I was in my 40s was I simply produced my own movies because no one offered me anything. But certainly after 50 it's…

— Jane Fonda

There are some fantastic roles for women and women of a certain age on television, whether it's 'Medium' or 'The Closer' or 'Damages' or…

— Megan Follows

The roles that are written for women as they grow older in theater are much richer and much more powerful.

— Kathleen Turner

Television is where the best work for women is right now. I would love to do more movies, but the reality is women have…

— Julie Bowen

It's important for me to play women who can overcome adversity, make change, and take control of their lives. I think it's a great…

— Beth Riesgraf

I'm grateful that I have a theater career because television isn't kind to you when you're over forty.

— Michael Learned

Now, there are roles which are capturing a vibrant moment in an older woman's life. There was a time when those interesting roles stopped…

— Maggie Gyllenhaal

I think the roles in television are better for women right now. At this point, I don't want to continue doing the same things…

— Sandra Oh

What we need is more women writers, writing for older women. There are some actresses who have production companies and create their own material,…

— Kathleen Turner

Age is definitely an issue for women in TV. There comes a point - especially if you're a woman - when your career just…

— Fiona Bruce