Research - Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film
: Recent research indicates audiences are demanding richer, more realistic portrayals of midlife women that focus on agency and ambition rather than just the aging process. MatureNL 24 08 21 Elizabeth Hairy Milf Hardcore...
When Book Club (starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen—average age 70) grossed over $100 million worldwide, the studios were stunned. They had been told no one wanted to see "old women." The audience proved them wrong. Research - Center for the Study of Women
Broke barriers with her Oscar win, proving action and depth have no age limit. Broke barriers with her Oscar win, proving action
A generation of legendary performers is proving that their 50s and beyond can be their most powerful years. Women Over 50: The Right to be Seen on Screen
The next frontier is intersectionality. We have seen mature white women succeed. We are beginning to see mature Black women (Viola Davis, Angela Bassett). But where are the mature Asian, Latina, Indigenous, and disabled women leading their own franchises?