: Older women have been four times more likely than men to be portrayed as senile or physically frail. The Rise of "New Aging"
: Men over 60 are nearly twice as likely to appear on screen as women of the same age. : Older women have been four times more
A "ripple of change" began to appear in the early 2020s, with mature actresses sweeping major awards and taking lead roles in high-profile projects. Youn Yuh-jung ( Minari )
: Performers like Frances McDormand ( Nomadland ), Youn Yuh-jung ( Minari ), and Jean Smart ( Hacks ) have proven that audiences are hungry for stories rooted in experience rather than just youth. : Older women have been four times more