Milftoon Grounded [v0.01] -

Research from various institutions indicates a significant setback in progress for women in Hollywood.

The current era has introduced "authentic aging narratives," focusing on midlife complexity rather than just aging as a "problem" to be solved. Milftoon Grounded [v0.01]

: Despite high-profile successes, the majority of female characters remain in their 20s and 30s. Women over 60 are dramatically underrepresented, accounting for only 2% of major female characters in top-grossing films. Milftoon Grounded [v0.01]

: Films are increasingly placing mature women at the heart of stories as complex, strong individuals. The 2026 Oscars highlights this trend, with more women over 40 playing nuanced roles navigating agency and ambition rather than just domestic tropes. Milftoon Grounded [v0.01]

Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film