Not a single film in the 2025 top-grossing list featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading or co-leading role.

Recent studies from the Geena Davis Institute highlight that when mature women are on screen, they are often confined to specific archetypes: Study: Hollywood Discriminates Against Older Actors - AARP

In 2025, women accounted for only 13% of directors in the top 250 films, a 3% decrease from the previous year. 2. Narrative Tropes vs. Authentic Storylines