Ladies Stand Behind the Oscar-Winning Actor Amidst Criticism Over Age Comments

Females are uniting in defence of acclaimed star Zeta-Jones after she encountered scrutiny across platforms regarding her looks at a recent red carpet event.

She appeared at a promotional function in Los Angeles on 9 November during which an online segment featuring her role in the latest the 'Wednesday' show became dominated due to discussion about her looks.

A Chorus of Defence

This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, labelled the negative reaction "utter foolishness", noting that "men aren't given this sell-by/use-by date that women do".

"Men don't have this expiration date which women face," stated Ms White.

Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, commented differently from men, females are criticized as they age and she ought to be free to appear in any way she chooses.

Online Reaction

In the video, also shared to social media and garnered millions of views, the actor, originally from Wales, talked about her enjoyment in delving into her character, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes.

However a significant number of the hundreds of comments focused on her years and were critical about her appearance.

This criticism ignited widespread defence of Zeta-Jones, featuring a popular post from one Facebook user which stated: "People criticize females if they undergo cosmetic procedures and attack them for not having sufficient procedures."

Online users came to her defence, as one put it: "She is growing older naturally and she is stunning."

Many labelled her as "beautiful" and "so pretty", with another adding that "she appears her age - which is simply the natural process."

Challenging Perceptions

She appeared for her interview earlier without any makeup to "prove a point" and to demonstrate there was no set "template" of how a woman of a certain age should look like.

As with others her age, she explained she "maintains her wellbeing" not to appear younger but in order to feel "improved" and be "vibrant".

"Getting older represents a privilege and provided we age the best we can, that is what really matters," she added.

She contended that males are not subject to equivalent appearance ideals, adding "no-one questions how old Tom Cruise, George Clooney or Tom Jones might be - they only are described as 'fantastic'."

She explained this was part of the motivation behind her participation in Miss Great Britain's category for over-45s, to prove that midlife women remain relevant" and "still have it".

Unfair Scrutiny

The author, an author and presenter of Welsh origin, stated that while Zeta-Jones was "gorgeous" that is "beside the point", noting she ought to be able to appear in any way she chooses absent her years coming under examination.

She said the online abuse demonstrated that no female is "immune" and that females should not face the "ongoing theme" which says they are not good enough or young enough - an issue that is "galling, regardless of the person involved".

When asked if males encounter the same scrutiny, she answered "absolutely not", explaining women were attacked merely for having the "audacity" to live on the internet as they age.

An Impossible Standard

Regardless of the wellness sector advocating for "youthful longevity", the author stated females are still criticised if they age naturally or opted for procedures such as cosmetic surgery or fillers.

"Should you grow older gracefully, people say more could be done; when you have work done, you are criticized for trying too hard," she concluded.