“Older women in films are four times more likely to be portrayed as senile than older men.” Geena Davis Institute

“The films about women we've too often ignored are getting made and finding audiences is no small matter.” The New York Times · 6 years ago

: Actresses like Reese Witherspoon , Jennifer Aniston , and Salma Hayek have founded production companies to secure complex roles and tell women-centric stories that the traditional studio system might overlook.

: Television and streaming platforms are currently outpacing cinema in providing diverse, lead roles for mature women, as these platforms recognize that women make up a large portion of their scripted drama audience. Industry Perspectives

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