: A 2021 report noted that while women over 50 make up 20% of the population, they account for only 8% of television portrayals.
Current cinema and television are increasingly "wising up" to the demand from older audiences, who are now among the most avid content consumers. : A 2021 report noted that while women
Historically, the "gendered age gap" has been a stark reality in Hollywood. Studies as recent as 2020 show that while men experience only a slight drop in representation after 40, female characters see a significant decline. : A 2021 report noted that while women
: This action-comedy features June Squibb in her first starring role at age 94. Described as a "geriatric Mission: Impossible," the film has been praised for fighting the infantilization of elders. : A 2021 report noted that while women