Women creators on streaming platforms reached a historic high of 36% in the 2024–25 season, compared to just 20% on traditional broadcast TV.

Research shows a dramatic decline in representation as women age: 30s: 32%–35% of major female characters. 40s: Only 15%–16%.

In 2025, not a single top-100 film featured a woman of color aged 45+ in a leading or co-leading role.

Driving the critically acclaimed The Morning Show .

While 2024 was a banner year for female leads, recent data from and 2026 shows a significant regression in the theatrical film sector. Mature women are finding more complex, sustained success in streaming and television than on the big screen, where ageism remains a stubborn barrier. 📊 Key Statistics & Trends (2025–2026) The "Age-Out" Phenomenon

Starring in and producing the crime thriller Scarpetta ; also expected to return for Big Little Lies Season 3.