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However, challenges remain in how these stories are told. While representation has increased, cinematic blended families are still frequently portrayed as white and upper-middle-class, often glossing over the legal and practical complexities—such as name changes and custody battles—that many modern families face (Louisa Ghevaert Associates). As cinema moves forward, there is a growing demand for stories that reflect the intersectionality of the blended experience, including LGBTQ+ parents and multicultural households where "blending" involves merging not just two schedules, but two distinct cultural heritages.

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Historically, stepfamilies were often portrayed through a lens of dysfunction or villainy. The "wicked stepmother" trope, rooted in classics like Cinderella and Snow White , established a narrative where stepparents were seen as intruders.

Modern cinema has also expanded the definition of blended families to include LGBTQ+ dynamics and multicultural households.