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: Stars are celebrated only if they maintain middle-age health and beauty standards. This "problematic rejuvenatory regime" expects older women to perform labor—likely through cosmetic procedures or intense fitness—to defer the visible signs of aging. Older Women and Cinema: Audiences, Stories, and Stars