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Actresses over 50, including Jodie Foster and June Squibb (who starred in the 2024 film Thelma and gained acclaim at Cannes 2025), continue to take on central roles that challenge standard age-related tropes.
Research from the Geena Davis Institute (GDI) highlights a persistent double standard in how aging is portrayed: UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report 2026 Theatrical Film milf videoclips
The 2026 UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report noted that female leads in theatrical films dropped to 37% in 2025, falling below 2022 levels. Actresses over 50, including Jodie Foster and June