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: Statistics from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media show that female characters over 50 comprise only about 25% of all characters in that age bracket, with many films failing basic "ageless tests" for essential plot involvement. Trailblazers and Cultural Icons Trailblazers and Cultural Icons For much of the
For much of the 20th century, Hollywood perpetuated a "narrative of decline" for aging women. they were often confined to "grumpy
: When older women did appear, they were often confined to "grumpy, frumpy, or senile" supporting roles, or reduced to being domestic background "scenery" for younger protagonists.
: Women's careers frequently peaked at age 30, while men's careers often peaked 15 years later.