Despite progress, disparities remain. According to the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative , in 2023, only three films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a leading role, compared to 32 films for men in the same age bracket. Additionally, a study by the Geena Davis Institute found that older women are four times more likely than men to be portrayed with physical frailty or as "senile".
: To combat the lack of roles, stars like Roberts have expressed a willingness to produce their own projects to ensure meaningful stories are told. Representation by the Numbers jillian foxx milf
: Andie MacDowell and Julia Roberts have championed "aging with dignity," opting for authenticity over cosmetic procedures like Botox. Despite progress, disparities remain