: Data shows that when women hold key behind-the-scenes roles (like director or producer), the representation of women on screen increases significantly. For instance, on films with at least one woman director, women accounted for 71% of writers.

: In 2025, the number of female leads in top-grossing films hit a seven-year low. Only 39 of the top 100 films featured a female lead or co-lead, down from a historic high of 55 in 2024.

: A study of films from 2009–2024 found that menopause is nearly invisible, mentioned in only 6% of films featuring women over 40. When included, it is often treated as a punchline rather than a meaningful storyline. Behind the Scenes: The Power Gap