Today’s mature characters are messy, ambitious, sexually active, and morally ambiguous. They are no longer supporting the male journey; they are the journey.
| Metric | Stat | |--------|------| | Women over 40 lead roles (2022) | ~25% of top films, up from ~10% in 2000s | | Female protagonists over 45 in streaming | ~35% of original series (2023) | | Actresses reporting age discrimination | 70% in SAG-AFTRA surveys | | Directors over 50 (female) | Only 8% of top-grossing films |
: This film features "terrific entertainment" with impressive performances by female leads, emphasizing strength, bravery, and sisterhood. Everything Everywhere All at Once
Today’s mature characters are messy, ambitious, sexually active, and morally ambiguous. They are no longer supporting the male journey; they are the journey.
| Metric | Stat | |--------|------| | Women over 40 lead roles (2022) | ~25% of top films, up from ~10% in 2000s | | Female protagonists over 45 in streaming | ~35% of original series (2023) | | Actresses reporting age discrimination | 70% in SAG-AFTRA surveys | | Directors over 50 (female) | Only 8% of top-grossing films | Banging Beautiful Pakistani Milf While Watching...
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