: A 2026 report found that in the previous year, not a single top-grossing film featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading role.
Despite individual successes, recent industry reports highlight a troubling decline in overall visibility for women: milfed.21.10.08.jenna.noelle.milf.trainer.mp4
: The number of top-grossing films with female protagonists plummeted from 42% in 2024 to 29% in 2025 . : A 2026 report found that in the
: Major female characters over 60 accounted for just 2% of roles in 2025's biggest films, compared to 8% for men in the same age bracket. : Women directors accounted for only 13% of
: Women directors accounted for only 13% of the top 250 films in 2025, a decrease from the previous year. Research suggests this lack of female leadership directly impacts the availability of complex roles for mature actresses, as women directors are significantly more likely to hire female writers and cast diverse age ranges. Portrayal and Public Discourse