Despite these high-profile wins, data from the Geena Davis Institute and AARP reveals a "steep drop-off" in roles for women once they cross the age of 40:

“The film industry still limits who gets that opportunity. Women filmmakers have powerful perspectives, bold storytelling voices, and the ability to reshape cinema, yet many still face barriers.” Instagram · hollywoodbranded · 1 month ago

and Reese Witherspoon (50) continue to lead The Morning Show as ambitious journalists battling network politics.