A record 54% of top-grossing films in 2024 featured women or girls as leads or co-leads, more than doubling since 2007.
High-profile wins for actresses like Michelle Yeoh (Oscar 2023) and Jean Smart (Emmys 2021) have challenged the narrative that women's careers must peak at 30. Notable Figures & Iconic Roles milfy thumbs
Many researchers use this metric to see if a film includes at least one female character over 50 who is essential to the plot and not a stereotype. A record 54% of top-grossing films in 2024
The visibility of mature women is increasing, though deep-seated disparities remain. though deep-seated disparities remain.