In 2024, only 8 out of the top 100 films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading role .

In 2024, the film industry achieved a historic milestone where approximately featured a female lead or co-lead, reaching proportional gender representation for the first time . However, this "parity" is largely driven by younger actresses.

Recent studies, including reports from the Geena Davis Institute , highlight that when mature women are shown, they often fall into repetitive tropes:

Despite statistical gaps, established "mature" actresses are leveraging their industry status to create their own opportunities through production ventures.

Men over 60 are roughly four times more likely to be cast in major roles than women in the same age bracket . 2. Influential Powerhouses and the "Producer-Actor" Shift

Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film