: Women over 50 constitute less than a quarter of personas in blockbusters and top-rated shows. In 2020, men over 60 made up 10% of characters, while women over 60 accounted for only 6%.

: Common tropes still include the "narrative of decline," often portraying older women as passive or struggling with disability. However, newer "happiness scripts" are emerging, depicting fulfilling later-in-life social and romantic lives.

Notable stars are defying traditional ageism by taking on challenging roles and producing their own content: Older Women Are Finally Being Represented In Hollywood