Despite recent gains, mature women still face significant disparities compared to their male counterparts.

: Hit films like Something’s Gotta Give and It’s Complicated proved that women in their 60s are successful as romantic leads.

: Women over 50 make up only 25.3% of characters in that age bracket.

: Only one in four films features a female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not a stereotype.

: High-profile performances—such as Frances McDormand in Nomadland and Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown —showcase women in unglamorous, deeply humanizing roles.