
"2023 Sees Drastic Decline in Female-Led Films, Reaching Historic Low"
A study by USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative revealed that only 30 percent of the top 100 films of 2023 featured a female lead or co-lead, marking the lowest percentage in a decade. The report also highlighted the lack of representation for women of color and older women in leading roles. While Disney was the top distributor for female- and POC-led movies, the increase in underrepresented leads was primarily driven by smaller distributors and international films, rather than major studios. The findings underscore the ongoing challenges of gender and racial diversity in Hollywood.

