: In 2025, women directed only 10.1% of top theatrical films, a significant drop from 15.4% the previous year.
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This created the infamous "desert" for actresses like (who once joked she was offered three witches and a dwarf in a single year) and Glenn Close . These titans of acting consistency found themselves sidelined while their male counterparts (think Liam Neeson or Harrison Ford) transitioned into high-octane action roles. : In 2025, women directed only 10