The problem was systemic. A 2019 study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at USC found that of the top 100 grossing films, only 13% of protagonists were women over 45. Meanwhile, their male counterparts (think Tom Cruise, Liam Neeson, Harrison Ford) continued to lead blockbusters well into their 60s and 70s. The excuse was always the same: "Audiences don't want to see older women in love, in power, or in danger."
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Some notable films and television shows that feature mature women in significant roles include: The problem was systemic
For a long time, Hollywood lived by a silent expiration date for women. The narrative was that a woman’s career peaked at 30, and by 40, she was relegated to the "mom" or "grandmother" in the background. The excuse was always the same: "Audiences don't