Despite high-profile successes, broad representation still lags:
: In 2023, only 3 major movies featured a woman aged 45+ in a leading role, compared to 32 movies for men in that same age bracket.
: In the 1910s, women were active as directors and producers, but the rise of the male-dominated studio system in the 1930s saw them sidelined into stereotypical roles. By the mid-20th century, female leads typically peaked at age 30, while their male counterparts' careers often extended 15 years longer.
