: Research shows a steep decline in roles for women once they hit 40; while 41% of female characters in broadcast and streaming are in their 30s, only 16% are in their 40s.
: In 2023, only three major films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading role, compared to 32 films for men in that same age bracket. Milflust-Public.zip
Despite recent progress, data highlights a persistent "age-gender divide" in Hollywood. : Research shows a steep decline in roles
A "renaissance" for mature actresses is evident in major awards shows, where women over 50 have recently dominated. Older Women Are Finally Being Represented In Hollywood Milflust-Public.zip