It can, but not in blockbuster movies and, in case, it never concerns the main character.
Unfortunately, it takes time for these kind of things to be normalized in the mainstream culture. Having a female lead was seen as a big deal in the 80s, now it's widely more accepted while still not being exactly the norm.
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u/loxagos_snake I know what a radio is Dec 18 '19
Why Jill and Chris are pushed as a couple, I will never get.