: A comprehensive study of movies from 2009–2024 found that only 6% of films featuring a leading woman over 40 mentioned menopause, and usually only as a joke. Icons Redefining the Industry
), reconnecting with themes of identity and bodily autonomy. Late-Blooming Leads : The success of Hannah Waddingham
📉 Older women are four times more likely to be portrayed as "senile" or "feeble" compared to men of the same age. Men are often viewed as "distinguished" as they age, while women are often framed as "diminishing" in value.