Streaming platforms have become a relative stronghold for women. In the 2024–25 season, 36% of streaming TV creators were female, a historic high compared to just 20% in broadcast television. 3. Economic Impact and Audience Demand

Lead roles for women hit a seven-year low by 2025, dropping to only 39 of the top 100 films.

Report: Mature Women in Entertainment and Cinema (2024–2026)

Female directors helming top-grossing films fell to 10.1% in 2025, down from 15.4% the previous year—the lowest share since 2018.

Research indicates a sharp decline in visibility as women age. While one-third of female characters are in their 30s, only 15% are in their 40s. In broadcast and streaming, men significantly outnumber women in the over-50 demographic (394 men to 237 women at major broadcasters like the BBC).