: Women over 50 make up only 25.3% of all characters in their age bracket, compared to 75% for men.
: Older women are four times more likely than older men to be portrayed as senile or physically feeble. Only one in four films pass the "Ageless Test," which requires a female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and free of ageist tropes. natasha nice milf
: A December 2025 Geena Davis Institute study found that only 6% of films featuring women over 40 mentioned menopause, and usually only as a joke. Behind-the-Scenes Employment : Women over 50 make up only 25