: Female characters are primarily depicted in their 20s and 30s, while male characters are usually in their 30s and 40s. Economic & Employment Trends
: Women aged 60 and older represent only 2% of major female characters, compared to 8% for men of the same age.
While female protagonist representation in top films dropped to , behind-the-scenes employment for women has seen slow, long-term growth, reaching 23% in 2025 for key roles (directors, writers, producers). Other findings include:
Data from the Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film shows a stark disparity in on-screen representation based on age: