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Game Of Thrones star Indira Varma, 51, says on-screen opportunities for older women are 'getting smaller and smaller'


The actress, 51, who has also starred in TV series such as Luther and Obi-Wan Kenobi, said only a 'few people' get these roles.

A-listers like Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, Helen Mirren, and Jamie Lee Curtis have repeatedly and publicly called on the entertainment industry to recognise that talent doesn't have a 'sell-by' date and star power transcends youthfulness. Despite their efforts though, it's largely been the case that leading lady roles go to younger women, while those in their forties are demoted to frumpy supporting parts that turn into frivolous cameos. However, the most recent Golden Globe Awards suggest the tide is starting to turn -with middle-aged thespians being rewarded for their bold, stigma-defying, and nuanced performances in some of the year's biggest hits.

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