Key Takeaways
- In 2023, women comprised only 22% of directors on the 250 highest-grossing films
- Women directed 16% of the top 100 films in 2022 according to the Celluloid Ceiling report
- From 2007-2022, women directed just 5.5% of the top 100 films annually on average
- Actresses earned 23 cents for every dollar actors made in 2022 top earners
- Gender pay gap films: women 77% of men's salary 2023 average
- Top 100 actors women: 10% of earnings total 2022
- In 2023, women held 27% of executive positions at major studios
- Female CEOs at top studios: 0% in 2023
- Women studio heads: 15% of divisions 2022
- In 2023, women protagonists appeared in 34% of top-grossing films
- Female characters outnumbered males in family films at 58% in 2022
- Only 29% of speaking roles in top films 2023 went to women
- In 2023 Oscars, women directed 20% nominated films
- Best Actress winners: 15 total since 1929 vs Director 1
- Emmy women directors: 18% winners 2022-2023
Women still direct a small share of top films and face wide pay and leadership gaps.
Behind-the-Camera Representation
Behind-the-Camera Representation Interpretation
Compensation and Economics
Compensation and Economics Interpretation
Leadership and Executives
Leadership and Executives Interpretation
On-Screen Portrayals
On-Screen Portrayals Interpretation
Recognition and Awards
Recognition and Awards Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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