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While mature women in entertainment and cinema have seen some record-breaking highs recently, a deeper look reveals that "making it" in Hollywood still comes with a steep "age tax" for women that men simply don't pay. In 2024, representation for women in lead roles hit a historic high of 54% among top-grossing films, but this progress is fragile. By 2025, that number plummeted to 39% —the lowest in seven years. The State of the Industry : Films like The Substance use extreme visuals
Audiences and actors alike are vocalizing the frustration of feeling "invisible" as they age. In 2024, representation for women in lead roles