The number of films featuring female leads plummeted from 42% in 2024 to 29% in 2025 . For women over 45, the numbers are even lower; in 2025, not a single top-grossing film featured a woman of color aged 45+ in a leading role.
Research from the Geena Davis Institute (GDI) and the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film highlights a sharp decline in opportunities as women age compared to their male counterparts. de bella milf
In 2025, women accounted for only 23% of key behind-the-scenes roles (directors, writers, editors) in the top 250 films—the same figure as in 2020. The number of films featuring female leads plummeted
Streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime have been pivotal in showcasing complex midlife narratives, as seen in series like Hacks and Mare of Easttown . In 2025, women accounted for only 23% of