: Modern cinema is beginning to explore previously taboo or ignored themes, such as aging female sexuality and the "sensuality of aging bodies". Industry Drivers for Change

: In 2021, women over 40 swept major categories at the Emmys and Oscars. Winners included Jean Smart (70) for Hacks , Frances McDormand (64) for Nomadland , and Youn Yuh-jung (74) for Minari .

: When mature women did appear, they were frequently cast in stereotypical roles, such as the "grumpy, frumpy, or senile" grandmother, or as "background furniture".

: Older women (50+) have historically been significantly underrepresented, often making up only about 25% of characters in their age group.