: For women of color over 45, the situation is even more dire; a USC study found that not a single top-grossing film in 2025 featured a woman of color in this age bracket in a lead or co-lead role.
: Films are increasingly placing mature women at the heart of stories as complex, strong individuals. The 2026 Oscars highlights this trend, with more women over 40 playing nuanced roles navigating agency and ambition rather than just domestic tropes. Milftoon Grounded [v0.01]
: 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. : For women of color over 45, the
Research from various institutions indicates a significant setback in progress for women in Hollywood. : Despite high-profile successes, the majority of female