The representation of mature women in entertainment and cinema is currently in a state of . While major studies reveal persistent ageism and dramatic drops in roles for women after age 40, recent awards sweeps and box-office hits by veteran actresses suggest a slow cultural shift toward valuing complex, older female characters. Current State of Representation

: Research indicates that major female characters plummet from 42% in their 30s to just 15% in their 40s. For women over 60, representation falls to roughly 3% to 6% .

: A "fantastic ride" featuring June Squibb as a 93-year-old on a mission to get her money back from a phone scammer.