First reported by Deadline
Study: Top-Grossing UK Films More Likely to Star Actors Named Chris or Talking Animals Than Women Over 60
Study: Top Films More Likely to Star a Man Named Chris or a Talking Animal Than a Woman Over 60
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Pat Saperstein
6d ago· 2 min readenNews
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Summary
A U.K. study by Age Without Limits found that among the top 100 highest-grossing films at the U.K. box office from 2023-2025, movies are more likely to feature a lead actor named Chris (6 films) or a talking animal (4x more likely) than a female lead actor over the age of 60 (only 5 films). The study highlights the underrepresentation of older women in leading film roles.
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Looking at the 100 highest-grossing films in 2023, 2024 and 2025, six featured a man named Chris in the lead, while just five starred a woman over 60.
A U.K. study found movies are more likely to star an actor named Chris or a talking animal than a female lead actor over the age of 60.
