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: Research from the Geena Davis Institute in 2026 found that mature women are finally being written as complicated characters, rather than just "the mother" or "the grandmother".

Current research highlights both the progress made and the work remaining: denise milf

The portrayal of mature women in entertainment and cinema is currently undergoing a significant shift, moving from sidelined tropes toward "richer, more realistic portrayals of women navigating midlife with agency, ambition, and complexity". While deep-seated age bias and underrepresentation persist, recent years have seen a surge in complex, award-winning roles for women over 40 and 50. : Research from the Geena Davis Institute in

The industry is responding to a growing demand for authentic storytelling for mature audiences: The industry is responding to a growing demand

: Women over 40 make up roughly a quarter of the global population, yet their on-screen share remains lower; for instance, in 2023, only three films featured a woman 45+ in a lead role compared to 32 for men. Icons Redefining the Industry

: Garnered intense critical acclaim for her role in the 2024 feminist horror film The Substance , which explores the pressures of youth and aging in the media.

: A 2026 AARP survey found that 93% of audiences are likely to watch content featuring leads aged 50+, signaling that authentic aging narratives are "good for business".