This shift includes a renewed focus on authentic female experiences that have long been deemed taboo. A staggering Geena Davis Institute report found that only one top-grossing film released between 2009 and 2024 meaningfully depicted a storyline, with most of the 14 films that mentioned it doing so only as a brief, often misinformed, joke. This erasure not only reinforces negative stereotypes but also shapes public perception of a natural life stage. The recent openness of celebrity figures about menopause provides hope that more accurate and respectful portrayals are on the horizon.

Hello Sunshine completely altered the landscape by optioning female-led literature, resulting in hits like Big Little Lies and The Morning Show .