Only 4 women over age 45 played leads in 2025's top 100 films, compared to 31 men.
Actresses like Jean Smart ( Hacks ), Kathy Bates ( Matlock ), and Sofia Vergara ( Griselda ) are finding expanded visibility on streaming platforms. 🏗️ Structural Barriers & Solutions muscle milf
And the winner is ... the rising generation of older female actors Only 4 women over age 45 played leads