Despite progress, mature women continue to face systemic hurdles in the entertainment industry.
: Female characters aged 50+ are often relegated to roles depicting them as feeble or senile—four times more likely than older men to be portrayed as such. Icons of Longevity & Influence
: Revolutionized television by purchasing Desilu Productions in 1962, making her the first woman to run a major production company. The "Double Standard" & Ongoing Challenges
: Women over 40 are more likely than their male counterparts to be shown undergoing cosmetic procedures and less likely to have a defined occupation on screen.