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Film Industry Bias Against Older Women

Updated 2026-05-25 21:05 UTC 1 source Negative

A new analysis of top-grossing U.K. films found that they are more likely to feature actors named Chris or a talking animal than women over 60 in lead roles. The study highlights persistent gender and age biases in the film industry.

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A new analysis of the top-grossing U.K. films of the past three years has unveiled that they are more likely to star actors named Chris or feature a talking animal in the lead role than a woman over the age of 60. The study, conducted by the Centre for Aging Better as part of the […]
2026-05-25 20:50 UTC
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