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: Research from the Geena Davis Institute (GDI) shows midlife women are frequently relegated to the "sad widow" role, appearing more than twice as often as "sad widowers".

Several "powerhouse" actresses continue to anchor major projects and challenge industry norms. UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2026 Theatrical Film Quinn.Wilde.Alexis.Fawx.Easy.A.s.Sunvlax.milf.t...

: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have storylines focused primarily on physical aging (15% vs. 7%). : Research from the Geena Davis Institute (GDI)

Despite a push for more complex roles, mature women still face distinct narrative limitations compared to their male peers. : According to the 2026 Women in Film

: After reaching near-proportional levels (47.6%) in 2024, lead roles for women dropped to 37.0% in 2025, falling back to 2022 levels.

: According to the 2026 Women in Film ReFrame Report , only 11 women directed films in the Top 100 of 2025—the lowest count in six years and nearly half the peak reached in 2023.