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: Despite high-profile successes, the majority of female characters remain in their 20s and 30s. Women over 60 are dramatically underrepresented, accounting for only 2% of major female characters in top-grossing films.

Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film Milftoon Grounded [v0.01]

: The number of women directing top 100 films fell for the second consecutive year in 2026, with only 11 women directing films on the 2025 Top 100 list—a drop of nearly half since 2023. 3. The Influence of Streaming and Independent Platforms : Despite high-profile successes, the majority of female

The current era has introduced "authentic aging narratives," focusing on midlife complexity rather than just aging as a "problem" to be solved. : Despite high-profile successes

Research from various institutions indicates a significant setback in progress for women in Hollywood.