0Sex KittensIt'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.Updated Jul. 14, 2017 8:55PM EDT / Published Nov. 15, 2010 12:44PM EST Everett Collection CherEverett Collection Jaclyn SmithEverett Collection; M. Phillips / WireImage Angela BassettEverett Collection; © RD / Leon / Retna Ltd. Sharon StoneEverett Collection; Kevin Lam / Landov Julie NewmarEverett Collection; © RD / Dodson / Retna Ltd. Joan RiversEverett Collection; Charles Sykes / AP Photo Lauren Bacall
CherEverett Collection Jaclyn SmithEverett Collection; M. Phillips / WireImage Angela BassettEverett Collection; © RD / Leon / Retna Ltd. Sharon StoneEverett Collection; Kevin Lam / Landov Julie NewmarEverett Collection; © RD / Dodson / Retna Ltd. Joan RiversEverett Collection; Charles Sykes / AP Photo Lauren Bacall