Star hails 'revolution' for older actresses Emma Thompson, 54, is nominated as best actress for her performance in Saving Mr Banks. Cate Blanchett, 44, Sandra Bullock, 49, Kate Winslet, 38, and Dame Judi Dench, 79, are also nominated in the best actress category. Asked whether the nominations showed older women were finally being offered the roles they deserve, McCrory, 45, said: "I think we've still got a long way to go, but yes, slowly and surely we're getting there. I think the revolution started off in television, when you had new novelistic drama which was embraced by America and put right in the centre women. She added: "I spoke to one head of an American channel the other day who said that he wasn't interested in a particular project because all he has are women leads across the board. And I don't think that would have been said five or six years ago. So fingers crossed. Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 52, Robin Wright, 47, Julie Delpy, 44, Helena Bonham Carter, 47, Julia Roberts, 46, and Julianna Margulies, 47, could also take home a prize from tonight's ceremony, which is being hosted by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey. Last week's Bafta nominations - announced by McCrory - also reflected success for experienced actresses, with Blanchett, Bullock, Dame Judi, and Thompson going up against one another, with the addition of Amy Adams, 39, for her part in American Hustle. Both award shows are considered as precursors to the Oscars, with the Academy due to announce its shortlists this week.