[HIGHLIGHTS] Despite 'Barbie,' Hollywood Still Short of Heroines, Report Says

Despite 'Barbie,' Hollywood Still Short of Heroines, Report Says. Only a third of feature films produced last year by the American industry centered on a heroine.

In 2023, only 32% of Hollywood films had a woman as the main character. “This is a wake-up call for Hollywood,” said Ana-Christina Ramon, co-founder of the project and director of UCLA’s Entertainment and Media Research Initiative. "Studios need to invest in women and their stories," she said.