Hollywood's Inclusion Crisis: Women and Minorities Still Underrepresented

Despite high-profile successes, recent studies reveal persistent gender and racial disparities in top-grossing films.

Only 30% of leading roles in 2023's top films were held by women, a 14% drop from 2022.
Women of color were leads in just 14 of the top 100 films in 2023, down from 18 in 2022.
Representation of LGBTQ+ and disabled characters remains stagnant, with no significant improvements.
White characters accounted for 56% of speaking roles, down from 78% in 2007, but other minority groups saw minimal gains.
Behind the camera, women directed just 12% of the top films, with even fewer roles for women of color.