When mature women are cast, their roles often lean on outdated or harmful tropes rather than nuanced agency.
: Most older female characters in popular films are white, middle-class, and heterosexual, with almost no representation for ethnic or sexual minorities in this age bracket. Industry & Behind-the-Scenes Trends Beyond the Stereotypes: The Reality of Aging Women in Films
: Women 60 and older represent only 3% of major characters on both broadcast and streaming programs. Critical Character Tropes & Stereotypes