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Study Reveals Menopause Underrepresented in Films Featuring Older Women

12/5/2025

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The Geena Davis Institute released a study on menopause and aging in films from 2009–2024.
The study analyzed 225 films featuring women over 40 and found menopause mentioned in 6%.
Mentions of menopause were often used as a comedic device.
The report, led by Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute, calls for Hollywood to invest in authentic stories of older women amid strong audience demand.

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Story summary

The Geena Davis Institute released a study on menopause and aging in films from 2009–2024.
The study analyzed 225 films featuring women over 40 and found menopause mentioned in 6%.
Mentions of menopause were often used as a comedic device.
The report, led by Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute, calls for Hollywood to invest in authentic stories of older women amid strong audience demand.