: Women over 40 are twice as likely as men to have storylines focused primarily on physical aging. Furthermore, not a single top-grossing film in 2025 featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading role.

: Studies of top-grossing films from 2025 show that female-led perspectives dropped sharply to 29%, down from 42% in 2024.

: Industry trends are shifting toward "real skin" and "no filter" aesthetics, where presence and experience are prioritized over youthful "frozen" looks.