Actresses over 40 and 50 have recently dominated major categories. Notable examples include Frances McDormand (Nomadland), Youn Yuh-jung (Minari), Jean Smart (Hacks), and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Recent years have seen a surge in acclaimed performances by mature actresses, often referred to as a "ripple" that is becoming a "wave". milf and young stallion
Research from the Geena Davis Institute indicates that 50+ characters are twice as likely to be portrayed as villains than as heroes. Actresses over 40 and 50 have recently dominated
The 2024 film The Substance , starring Demi Moore , was noted by critics at the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum for its visceral commentary on the industry's obsession with female youth. Key Figures and Advocates Research from the Geena Davis Institute indicates that
Platforms like Netflix and HBO Max have championed series centered on mature women, such as Grace and Frankie (starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) and Hacks .
In the top 50 films of the last decade, male characters aged 50+ outnumbered females by a ratio of 4 to 1. The "Silver Wave" of Change