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The traditional nuclear family structure, once the cornerstone of society, has given way to a more diverse and complex definition of family. According to the US Census Bureau, over 40% of children in the United States live with a single parent or a blended family. This shift has led to a growing recognition of the need for more nuanced and realistic portrayals of family life in media.
Modern cinema is actively dismantling the archaic "evil stepmother" trope popularized by classics like Cinderella . Today, films like and Onward (2020)