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: In 2025, the number of girls and women in leading or co-leading roles hit a seven-year low ; only 39 of the top 100 films featured a female lead. Intersectionality Gap : Not a single top-grossing film in 2025 featured a woman of color aged 45 or older in a leading or co-leading role. Persistent Ageism Good Luck to You, Leo Grande starred Emma
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