: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have storylines focused primarily on physical aging (15% vs. 7%).
: According to the 2026 Women in Film ReFrame Report , only 11 women directed films in the Top 100 of 2025—the lowest count in six years and nearly half the peak reached in 2023. Quinn.Wilde.Alexis.Fawx.Easy.A.s.Sunvlax.milf.t...
: After reaching near-proportional levels (47.6%) in 2024, lead roles for women dropped to 37.0% in 2025, falling back to 2022 levels. : Women over 40 are twice as likely
Several "powerhouse" actresses continue to anchor major projects and challenge industry norms. UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2026 Theatrical Film : After reaching near-proportional levels (47
: Research from the Geena Davis Institute (GDI) shows midlife women are frequently relegated to the "sad widow" role, appearing more than twice as often as "sad widowers".