: While on-screen representation is up, the number of older female directors and studio executives still lags.
: Michelle Yeoh’s historic Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All At Once proved that audiences crave complex, older female protagonists.
: Pay disparity often persists even for veteran actresses compared to their male counterparts.
: Studios are finally recognizing the "Silver Pound/Dollar"—the massive buying power of older female audiences who want to see themselves reflected on screen. 🛠️ Ongoing Challenges Despite the progress, several systemic hurdles remain: