Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film
: The "silver ceiling" also affects production; few female directors are hired after age 60, compared to male directors who often work into their 80s .
: Women over 50 represent only about 25% of all on-screen characters in that age bracket, while men make up the remaining 75–80% .
: In 2025, the percentage of top-grossing films with female protagonists dropped to 29% (down from 42% in 2024), with women aged 60 and older accounting for just 2% of major female characters .
: Representation is even lower for women of color; in 2024, only one major film featured a woman of color age 45+ in a leading role . Prevailing Tropes and Narratives
Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film
: The "silver ceiling" also affects production; few female directors are hired after age 60, compared to male directors who often work into their 80s . maturemilfspics
: Women over 50 represent only about 25% of all on-screen characters in that age bracket, while men make up the remaining 75–80% . Research - Center for the Study of Women
: In 2025, the percentage of top-grossing films with female protagonists dropped to 29% (down from 42% in 2024), with women aged 60 and older accounting for just 2% of major female characters . : Representation is even lower for women of
: Representation is even lower for women of color; in 2024, only one major film featured a woman of color age 45+ in a leading role . Prevailing Tropes and Narratives
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