In 2025, not a single top-grossing film featured a woman of color aged 45+ in a leading or co-leading role.
Women directed only 13% of the top 250 films in 2025, a decrease from previous years, leading to fewer roles for mature women overall since female-led productions typically employ more women across all levels. milf witches
Lead roles for girls and women in the top 100 grossing films of 2025 fell to 39% , a seven-year low from 55% in 2024. In 2025, not a single top-grossing film featured
Women over 40 are twice as likely as men in the same age bracket to have storylines centered on physical aging rather than professional or personal growth. a decrease from previous years