The percentage of women in key production roles (directors, writers, producers) has remained stagnant or declined: Beyond the Stereotypes: The Reality of Aging Women in Films
While the majority of female characters are in their 20s and 30s (60%), the majority of male characters are in their 30s and 40s. The percentage of women in key production roles
In a study of the top 100 grossing films of 2025, not a single film featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading role. The percentage of women in key production roles
characters over 50 are often relegated to "villain" roles rather than heroes. Older women are four times more likely than men to be portrayed as senile or physically unattractive. Behind the Scenes: The "Celluloid Ceiling" The percentage of women in key production roles