Report: Mature Women in Entertainment and Cinema (2025–2026)
: The percentage of top-grossing films featuring female protagonists plummeted from 42% in 2024 to 29% in 2025 . milf alicia tgp
: In 2025, only 4 women over 45 played lead roles in Hollywood's top 100 films, compared to 31 men in the same age bracket. milf alicia tgp
: Representation for women directors dipped to a seven-year low in 2025, with only 8.1% of top-grossing films directed by women. 2. Qualitative Portrayals and Stereotypes milf alicia tgp
Research from the Geena Davis Institute highlights that when mature women are shown, their narratives are often restricted by ageist tropes.