Sex Kittens
It's no secret that older actresses are far less employable than their male peers—but many keep their careers alive through branding. See pictures, from Jaclyn Smith to Cher.
Everett Collection
Cher
Everett Collection
Jaclyn Smith
Everett Collection; M. Phillips / WireImage
Angela Bassett
Everett Collection; © RD / Leon / Retna Ltd.
Sharon Stone
Everett Collection; Kevin Lam / Landov
Julie Newmar
Everett Collection; © RD / Dodson / Retna Ltd.
Joan Rivers
Everett Collection; Charles Sykes / AP Photo
