After reaching a point of gender parity in leading roles in 2024 (roughly 42%–54%), the percentage of female-led top films plummeted to a seven-year low of 39% in 2025.
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Streaming platforms are currently the "gold standard" for inclusion. In the 2024-2025 season, 36% of TV creators on streaming were women, a historic high compared to 20% on traditional broadcast. After reaching a point of gender parity in
Cinema often reinforces a "narrative of decline" when portraying aging women. Research identifies three primary tropes: In the 2024-2025 season, 36% of TV creators
Women's earnings in Hollywood typically peak at age 34 and decrease rapidly, while men's earnings peak at 51 and remain stable.
Similar to the Bechdel Test, the "Ageless Test" requires a film to feature at least one female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not defined by ageist stereotypes. Only 1 in 4 films currently passes this test. 3. The "Double Standard" of Aging
The lack of older women in decision-making positions (directors, producers) is a primary driver of how they are portrayed on screen. In 2025, women comprised only 23% of behind-the-scenes roles. 4. Notable Successes and Emerging Trends