: Despite progress, women still face a steeper decline in screen time as they age compared to their male counterparts [1].
: Plotlines are moving beyond "mother" or "grandmother" archetypes to explore themes of sexuality, career ambition, and late-life reinvention [3]. ⚖️ Ongoing Challenges
: Many mature women now run their own production companies—such as Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine—specifically to option books with rich roles for older women [5]. 📺 Television and Streaming
