Older female characters are four times more likely to be portrayed as senile compared to older men.
As of early 2026, women accounted for roughly 23% of all top-grossing film directors, writers, and producers. Kendall Penny - Step Milf_2160p.mp4
Major female roles plummet from 42% for women in their 30s to just 15% for those in their 40s on broadcast television. Older female characters are four times more likely
Employment for mature women in key production roles remains a challenge, as leadership in the industry is still overwhelmingly male. Employment for mature women in key production roles
A 2024 study showed a 14 percentage point drop in women and girls in leading film roles from the previous year, highlighting a stagnation in inclusion efforts.
Data from leading advocacy groups, including the Geena Davis Institute and the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative , highlight a persistent "invisibility" for women over 40:
