: Hollywood's preoccupation with freezing time often results in "uncanny" appearances where actors are not allowed to age naturally, losing the vitality of a face that reflects a lived life. Emerging Trends for 2026 The data behind Hollywood's sexism | Stacy Smith

Despite these high-profile wins, research from the and USC Annenberg highlights systemic issues:

: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have storylines focused specifically on physical aging (15% vs. 7%).