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Despite women over 50 making up roughly 20% of the population, their presence on screen does not reflect this.

: Women aged 60 and older accounted for only 2% of major female characters in top-grossing films of 2025. milf takes over

: Progress remains slow for older women in decision-making roles; in 2025, women made up 23% of key off-screen roles (directors, writers, producers) on top films. Common Tropes and Stereotypes Despite women over 50 making up roughly 20%

When mature women are cast, their roles often fall into narrow, sometimes negative, categories: their roles often fall into narrow

Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film