'The older we get, the more interesting we are' - Emma Thompson hits out as it's revealed films are more likely to star a talking animal than an older woman

Emma Thompson poses for photographers upon arrival at The Albies.

A new study looking at the film industry’s portrayal of women has caught the attention of Dame Emma Thompson - and she’s got something to say about it.

The surprising new study led by The Age Without Limits paints a bleak picture for representation - just five of the 100 highest-grossing films of the past three years starred women over 60. Perhaps even more alarming - a film is four times more likely to have a talking animal as the lead character than an older woman.