(58) : Continues to thrive with roles like a high-powered CEO in Babygirl , for which she won at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. Shonda Rhimes
(62) : Recently won her first for The Substance , a performance widely hailed as a fearless exploration of aging. Nicole Kidman Milftoon Beach Adventure 6 2013
: Female directors for top box office hits dropped from 13.4% in 2024 to just 8.1% in 2025 . (58) : Continues to thrive with roles like
arrived when the characters were well-established. It allowed the creator to dive straight into the action without extensive introductions. The 2013 release is often remembered for its vibrant use of lighting—simulating the harsh sun and reflective water of a beach—which became a hallmark of the series' visual identity. Writing for the Genre arrived when the characters were well-established
Recent studies highlight a "backsliding" in progress for women in Hollywood, particularly for those in mature age brackets: