Roles for women drop sharply from 35% in their 30s to just 16% in their 40s , while male roles actually increase during that same transition.

In 2024, only 8 of the top 100 films featured a woman aged 45+ in a leading role, compared to 16 for white men in the same age group.

Pamela Anderson (57) made a historic comeback as a veteran Vegas performer facing the end of her career. The film is noted for its rare, sensitive focus on an older woman.