: Women over 60 remain dramatically underrepresented, accounting for just 2% of major female characters in 2025, while men of the same age represented 8% of major male roles.
: Women over 40 wrote only 12% of movies in 2025. A "DEI rollback" across the industry has left female representation in key behind-the-scenes roles stagnant at roughly 23% for the last five years. Demi Moore Thick French MILF Stessy seduces the younger gu...
: While research from the Geena Davis Institute highlights that women over 40 are finally landing more "complicated" roles, they are still twice as likely as men to have storylines centered entirely on physical aging (15% vs. 7%). Demi Moore : While research from the Geena
While modern cinema has begun to embrace complex roles for mature women, significant barriers remain. As of , recent studies reveal a "midlife renaissance" for leading actresses alongside a troubling decline in overall industry representation. Current Landscape & Industry Trends (2025–2026) As of , recent studies reveal a "midlife