: Older male characters speak up to 14% more than older female characters, and characters 60+ are twice as likely to be male. Stereotypes and Character Tropes Beyond the Stereotypes: The Reality of Aging Women in Films
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While 2024 was a historic year for female leads overall (47.6%), this growth was driven primarily by younger women. : Older male characters speak up to 14%
In 2024 and 2025, mature women in entertainment saw a "ripple of change" as veteran actresses secured major awards, but data from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and the Geena Davis Institute reveals that deep systemic ageism and gender bias remain significant obstacles. In 2024 and 2025, mature women in entertainment