: In 2024, eight popular films featured a woman age 45 or older in a lead role. However, only one of those leads was a woman of color, and that number reportedly dropped to zero for the top 100 films of 2025.

: Her performance in the 2024 horror-thriller The Substance earned widespread acclaim and a Golden Globe win, drawing directly from her own experiences with age-related industry pressure.

Several seasoned actresses are currently leading major projects that challenge traditional aging scripts:

Despite high-profile successes, recent studies show a complex landscape for mature women:

: Remains a dominant force in television, recently winning her third consecutive Emmy for her role in Hacks . 📊 The Data Behind the Screen