: Menopause remains nearly invisible, appearing in only 6% of top-grossing titles over the last 15 years, often used only for comedic effect.
: Research from the Geena Davis Institute shows women over 40 are significantly more likely than men to have storylines focused solely on physical aging (15% vs 7%).
: Starring in the press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) and continuing her acclaimed role in Only Murders in the Building .
: According to YouGov , women like Sandra Bullock , Jamie Lee Curtis , and Meryl Streep remain among the most popular actresses in America, yet roles for midlife women often still fall into "sad widow" or "frail" tropes. Professional Mastery & Image