: The gap is even more pronounced for women over 45. In 2025, not a single top-100 film featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading or co-leading role.
: In 2025, only 29% of the top 100 grossing films featured female protagonists, a sharp drop from 42% in 2024. milf gillian
The industry is currently experiencing a "DEI rollback," leading to a measurable regression in gender representation. : The gap is even more pronounced for women over 45
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