Representation for women over 50 remains a challenge, but the narrative is evolving:
: Older women are often relegated to "hags," "witches," or "frail" secondary characters. Studies show they are four times more likely to be portrayed as "senile" compared to older men.
: Despite women over 40 making up a large portion of the population, female characters over 40 in film dropped from 20% in 2015 to 14% in 2022.