In the early days of cinema, women like Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Katharine Hepburn dominated the silver screen, showcasing their talent and beauty. However, as the industry evolved, so did the notion that women's roles were limited to youthful, romantic leads. By the 1960s and 1970s, women over 40 were often relegated to supporting roles, playing mothers, aunts, or older love interests.
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The situation for women in film is equally dire. An analysis of the top 100 films of 2020 found that a mere 6% of movies had a female character aged 60 or older, while 10% featured men of the same age. A similar report from the USC Annenberg School found that older women are "an endangered species" on screen, with 43% of the top films of 2015 having no older female characters at all. Actresses have spoken out about this "unspoken rule," with Brittany Snow recently revealing that the industry tries to "disregard women" over 32 for steamy scenes, a sentiment echoed by many. Lea Thompson, who pivoted to directing to navigate the limited opportunities, noted the brutal math: "Only a small percent of roles in Hollywood go to women over 50, and out of that, the best parts are going to go to the people who have the most awards". Meryl Streep, one of the few exceptions, herself warned that unless your "name happens to be Streep or McDormand, chances are you’re not working much in film". In the early days of cinema, women like