: Progress for female directors has slightly stalled in 2025, with women making up only 8% of directors for theatrical releases. Icons Leading the Charge
The year 2024–2025 saw several "midlife" and senior actresses reclaim the spotlight through complex, gritty, and physically demanding roles. Florence Pugh
: Among characters aged 50+, men still outnumber women significantly: 4 out of 5 in film and 3 out of 4 in broadcast television.