Furthermore, diversity within age is lacking. While white actresses over 50 are having a moment, actresses of color—like Viola Davis (58) and Angela Bassett (65)—often have to executive produce their own vehicles to guarantee authentic representation. The industry still struggles to offer the same volume of roles to women of all ethnicities who are aging.
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Women aged 60 and older are the most underrepresented, accounting for just 2–3% of major female characters in broadcast and streaming television. Gendered Aging: Furthermore, diversity within age is lacking
The Golden Bachelor and its fictional counterparts have proven that audiences crave romance among the silver-haired. Expect more rom-coms for the 60+ set. Beyond the Ingenue: The Rising Influence and Untapped