One day, while sipping coffee at a local café, Rachael struck up a conversation with a woman named Sophia. Sophia was a free-spirited artist, with a wild mane of curly hair and a contagious laugh. As they talked, Rachael found herself drawn to Sophia's zest for life and her unique perspective on the world.

Female characters aged 50+ make up only 25.3% of characters over 50 in top-grossing films. In contrast, men in the same age bracket account for the vast majority of older roles.