Actresses in their 50s and 60s, such as Meryl Streep , Jennifer Lopez , and Pamela Anderson , have been praised for their "fearless" fashion and confidence, signaling a move toward "presence over youth" in the public eye.
Streaming services currently outpace broadcast networks in featuring female characters, with women making up approximately 49% of major characters on streaming platforms.
Characters over 40 are twice as likely to have storylines focused on physical aging compared to men (15% vs. 7%).