Report: Representation of Mature Women in Entertainment and Cinema

: In 2025, women aged 60 and older accounted for only 2% of all major female characters in top-grossing films, while men in the same age bracket comprised 8% of major male roles.

: Stories for mature women often revolve narrowly around motherhood or domestic life . A 2025 study found that of 225 films with a 40+ female lead, only 6% mentioned menopause , and most did so as a joke. 2. Behind-the-Scenes Employment