Ladies Stand For Catherine Zeta-Jones Following Age-Related Remarks

Females are uniting for Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones following she faced disparaging remarks on social media about her looks at a recent red carpet event.

The actor was present at an industry gathering in LA last month during which a TikTok interview about her character in the latest Wednesday was eclipsed due to comments about her age.

Widespread Backing

Aged 58, Laura White, described the online criticism "absolute rubbish", stating that "men aren't given such a timeline that women do".

"Males escape this expiration date which women face," said Ms White.

Beauty journalist Sali Hughes, 50, stated differently from men, women were criticized as they age and Zeta-Jones should be at liberty to appear however she liked.

Online Reaction

Within the clip, uploaded to social media and attracted over 2.5 million views, the actor, hailing from Mumbles, Swansea, discussed her enjoyment in exploring her character, Morticia Addams, in the latest season.

Yet many of the hundreds of comments zeroed in on her years and were negative towards her looks.

The online backlash ignited widespread defence for the actor, including a popular post from one Facebook user which stated: "People criticize females when they get treatments and bully them for not having enough work."

Commenters also came to her defence, one stating: "It's called aging naturally and she appears gorgeous."

Many labelled her as "stunning" and "very attractive", while someone else said that "she looks her age - which is simply the natural process."

Making a Point

She appeared at the studio earlier with a bare face as a demonstration and to demonstrate there was no set "template" of how a woman in her 50s ought to appear.

Similar to numerous females in her demographic, she said she "takes care of herself" not to appear younger but to feel "well" and look "vibrant".

"Ageing is a privilege and provided we live the best we can, that is what is important," she added.

She argued that males are not subject to equivalent aesthetic benchmarks, noting "people don't ask the age of famous men might be - they only are described as 'great'."

She said this was a key factor for entering the pageant's division for over-45s, in order to demonstrate that women in midlife remain relevant" and "possess it".

A Fundamental Problem

The author, a writer and commentator of Welsh origin, stated that although the actor is "beautiful" this is "irrelevant", adding she should be free to look as she wishes free from her years facing scrutiny.

Hughes argued the online abuse showed no woman was "exempt" and that it is unfair for women to endure the "constant narrative" which says they are not good enough or of the right age - a problem that is "infuriating, irrespective of the individual targeted".

Asked if men experience the same scrutiny, she said "not at all", adding females are targeted merely for having the "boldness" to live on the internet while aging.

A Double Bind

Regardless of cosmetic companies promoting "age-defiance", she commented females are still face criticism if they age gracefully or opted for procedures such as surgical procedures or injections.

"If you age gracefully, people say you should do more; if you get treatments, you're accused of not aging gracefully enough," she added.