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: Roles for women still drop sharply after age 40 compared to men. Only about 15% of female characters are in their 40s, while male representation remains steady at 28% for the same age group. : A key international platform dedicated to screening
: Audiences are rejecting tropes of "frail or sad" aging. There is a strong preference for characters who are in control of their destiny, financially literate, and romantically active without guilt. Only about 15% of female characters are in
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The industry is moving toward , where dialogue and plotlines reflect the lived reality of midlife with agency and ambition. The rise of "mature models" and leading ladies proves that presence is increasingly valued over mere youth. New York Women in Film & Television