: In 2022, only 10 films featured a woman aged 45 or older in a lead or co-lead role. By 2023, this number dropped further, with only three movies featuring a woman 45+ in a leading role, compared to 32 films featuring men in that same age bracket.
Mature Women in Entertainment and Cinema: A Comprehensive Overview
Despite high-profile successes, the "celluloid ceiling" for mature women remains persistent. Recent data highlights the extent of this disparity:
