: When they are visible, older women are four times more likely to be portrayed as senile or feeble compared to older men. Breaking the "Glass Ceiling" Behind the Scenes
: Men over 60 account for four times as many major roles as women in the same age bracket. : When they are visible, older women are
There is a gradual shift toward more "successful aging" models—portrayals of older women who are active, independent, and sexually embodied. : When they are visible
Mature actresses are increasingly taking control of their careers by moving into production and directing roles to create the "meaty" parts they desire. : When they are visible, older women are
: A Geena Davis Institute study found that female characters begin to plummet in their late 30s.