: In 2023, only three major films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading role, compared to 32 films for men in the same age group. Recurring Tropes and Challenges
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: At age 62, Demi Moore won her first Golden Globe and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in The Substance , a film that directly tackles ageism. : In 2023, only three major films featured