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: Female characters begin to disappear in substantial numbers after age 40. On broadcast and streaming programs, the percentage of major female characters drops from over 33% in their 30s to roughly 14–15% in their 40s.

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: In 2025, only 29% of the top 100 grossing films featured female protagonists, down from 42% in 2024. down from 42% in 2024.