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: Women over 50 make up only about 25% of all characters over 50 in top films. Research from the Geena Davis Institute shows these characters are still four times more likely than men to be portrayed as senile or physically feeble.
: Studies like the "Boxed In" report indicate that major female characters "plummet" from 42% in their 30s to just 15% in their 40s on broadcast TV. Research from the Geena Davis Institute shows these
: Recent years have seen major award sweeps by mature actresses, including Michelle Yeoh and Jamie Lee Curtis for Everything Everywhere All at Once and Frances McDormand for Nomadland . Statistical Realities vs. Narrative Progress Despite high-profile successes, systemic challenges remain.