: Many actresses in their 50s report feeling "invisible," as leading roles remain disproportionately occupied by men in the same age group. Reshaping the Screen

Despite these challenges, a "rising generation" of actresses and creators is successfully redefining what it means to age on screen. Monica Bellucci

Research from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media reveals that women over 50 make up only of characters in their age bracket on film, with many depicted in stereotypical roles—such as "senile" or "homebound"—at significantly higher rates than their male counterparts.