Despite the recent successes of high-profile stars, systemic challenges remain.
There is a gradual shift toward more "successful aging" models—portrayals of older women who are active, independent, and sexually embodied. Despite the recent successes of high-profile stars, systemic
: A Geena Davis Institute study found that female characters begin to plummet in their late 30s. Frances McDormand (64)
: When they are visible, older women are four times more likely to be portrayed as senile or feeble compared to older men. Breaking the "Glass Ceiling" Behind the Scenes Despite the recent successes of high-profile stars, systemic
: Jean Smart (70), Frances McDormand (64), and Youn Yuh-jung (74) have recently won top industry honors for roles that explore complex, mature humanity.