frail-frumpy-and-forgotten-report.pdf - Geena Davis Institute
: Menopause remains a near-invisible topic. Of 225 films featuring a 40+ female lead between 2009 and 2024, only 6% mentioned menopause , often as a punchline rather than a core narrative element. big milf pictures
: Data from 2024–25 shows a precipitous decline in female characters as they age from their 30s to their 40s. While 46% of major female characters are in their 30s, only 14–15% are in their 40s. In contrast, male characters often see their representation increase as they enter their 40s. frail-frumpy-and-forgotten-report
Behind-the-scenes representation directly impacts the complexity of on-screen roles for mature women. only 6% mentioned menopause