: A report from MS Magazine notes that female characters over 40 in film actually dropped from 20% in 2015 to 14% in 2022.
: In characters aged 50+, men significantly outnumber women: 80% in films and 75% in broadcast TV are male. milfnextdoorcom
: Meryl Streep , Helen Mirren , Viola Davis , and Jodie Foster continue to anchor major projects. Foster, for instance, remains a dominant figure in 2025 with significant leading roles. : A report from MS Magazine notes that
Despite high-profile successes, mature women remain statistically underrepresented: mature women remain statistically underrepresented: