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: Streaming platforms show a similar decline, with major female characters falling from 33% in their 30s to 14% in their 40s.
: On broadcast television, major female characters drop from 42% in their 30s to just 15% in their 40s. milfinternal gallery
While there has been a recent surge in high-profile awards and visibility for some actresses, reports from 2024 and 2025 reveal that mature women (ages 40 and older) still face significant discrimination and underrepresentation in the entertainment industry. Despite making up roughly 20% of the population, women over 50 are portrayed on television only 8% of the time. Representation Disparity : Streaming platforms show a similar decline, with
When mature women are cast, their roles often lean on outdated or harmful tropes rather than nuanced agency. milfinternal gallery