At 94, she landed her first leading film role in Thelma , proving there is "no expiration date" on talent. Challenges & Ongoing Barriers
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In 2023, only three films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading role, compared to 32 films featuring men in the same age group. Women over 60 account for just 2% of major female characters. At 94, she landed her first leading film
In 2021 and 2022, women over 40 swept major categories. Notable winners included Kate Winslet (then 46), Hannah Waddingham (47), Jean Smart (70), Frances McDormand (64), and Youn Yuh-jung (74). Women over 60 account for just 2% of major female characters
Despite progress, significant hurdles remain for mature women in the industry:
A new generation of "fabulous" women over 50 continues to lead major projects:
Women over 40 also face exclusion in writing and directing roles, with men making up 89% of movie screenwriters.