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Despite recent high-profile successes, broad statistical data reveals persistent underrepresentation:

On streaming and broadcast programs, major female characters drop from roughly 40% when in their 30s to just 14%–15% once they reach their 40s. 3. Stereotypes vs. Nuanced Portrayals Despite recent high-profile successes

Portrayals frequently emphasize physical frailty or cognitive decline. Older women are four times more likely to be depicted as "senile" than older men. Despite recent high-profile successes

The Invisible Majority: Mature Women in Contemporary Cinema and Entertainment 1. Introduction: The Gendered Narrative of Decline Despite recent high-profile successes

Actresses like Kirsten Dunst have noted that roles for women over 40 are often limited to the "sad mom" or grandmother, lacking independent agency. 4. The Turning Tide: Prestige TV and "Silver Power"