: Women aged 60 and older account for only about 2% of major female characters in top-grossing films.
: In 2021 and 2022, women over 40 swept major categories. Notable winners include Frances McDormand (64) for Nomadland , Youn Yuh-jung (74) for Minari , and Jean Smart (70) for the comedy series Hacks .
: Female characters are still predominantly in their 20s and 30s, while male leads frequently enjoy peak visibility well into their 40s and 50s.
Despite these wins, significant hurdles remain for mature talent:
30 Sept 2021 — Originally posted by Women in Media: While 50/50 gender split in roles and more older women cast in TV and film will help matters, Facebook·Women in Film San Francisco Bay Area (WIFSFBA)
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