Despite high-profile wins, broad industry data from The Geena Davis Institute reveals ongoing systemic issues:

Older women are four times more likely to be portrayed as "senile" or "feeble" compared to older men.

“Ageism is pervasive in this industry. It's not a level playing field. You don't often see women in their 60s playing romantic leads.” USA Today · 5 years ago 📺 Recommended Modern Portrayals For viewers seeking "authentic and engaging" depictions: Starring Jean Smart (70) as a legendary comedian.

and Jamie Lee Curtis led the acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once , which was praised for its "maturity and seriousness".

Celebrated for portraying retirees as "sexual and multidimensional".

Only 1 in 4 films features a woman over 50 who is essential to the plot and not a stereotype.