: Female characters in film dropped from 20% in 2015 to just 14% in 2022, with roles for women falling significantly as they move into their 40s compared to their male counterparts.
: Just 1 in 4 characters over the age of 50 are women, and they are frequently cast in supporting roles rather than as well-developed leads. dusty rose milf
: Older female characters are often confined to tropes such as the "wise grandmother," "feeble/frumpy," or "grotesque witches," rather than being portrayed as romantic leads or heroes. : Female characters in film dropped from 20%
Despite the success of top-tier stars, research highlights persistent inequalities in how mature women are depicted in entertainment: " or "grotesque witches