: Representation for women in lead roles fell to 37% in 2025, a sharp decline from the near-parity of 47.6% seen in 2024.
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The "glass ceiling" for mature women extends to leadership and creative roles: Geena Davis Institute : Representation for women in lead roles fell
: A massive disparity exists for actors over 60. Women in this age group accounted for only 2% of major female characters, while men over 60 comprised 8% of major male characters. mature milf big dildo
: Older women are four times more likely than older men to be portrayed as senile or physically feeble.