🔗 Share this article Females Unite For the Oscar-Winning Actor Following Criticism Over Age Remarks Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones was subject to scrutiny about her appearance during an industry FYC event last month. Females are uniting behind acclaimed star Zeta-Jones following she was targeted by scrutiny online regarding her looks at a recent red carpet event. The actor was present at a Netflix event in Los Angeles last month during which a TikTok interview featuring her character in the new series of the 'Wednesday' show was eclipsed because of remarks about her appearance. Voices of Support Laura White, 58, called the backlash "complete nonsense", adding that "men don't have this sell-by/use-by date that women do". "Men are free from this sell-by/use-by date which women face," said Ms White. Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated differently from men, females are unfairly judged for ageing and she ought to be free to appear as she wishes. Online Reaction Within the clip, also shared to Facebook and had millions of views, Zeta-Jones, who is from Mumbles, Swansea, discussed her enjoyment in delving into her character, the Addams Family matriarch, in the latest season. However a significant number of the numerous remarks zeroed in on her age and were critical about her appearance. The online backlash ignited significant support for Zeta-Jones, featuring a widely-shared clip from a social media user which said: "People criticize females if they undergo too much work done and criticize them when they don't have enough work." Commenters also spoke up for her, one stating: "She is aging naturally and she appears beautiful." Some called her as "beautiful" and "so pretty", and one comment read that "her appearance reflects her years - that's called life." Challenging Perceptions Ms White arrived makeup-free during her appearance as a demonstration. Ms White arrived on air earlier makeup-free to make a statement and to demonstrate that there is no fixed "mold" for what a female of a certain age is supposed to look. Similar to numerous females in her demographic, she explained she "takes care of herself" not to look younger but to feel "better" and look "in good health". "Getting older represents an honour and if we can age the best we can, this is what really matters," she continued. She argued that males are not subject to the same beauty standards, stating "nobody scrutinizes how old famous men might be - they just look 'fantastic'." She explained it was one of the reasons she entered Miss Great Britain's category for over-45s, in order to demonstrate that females of a certain age continue to exist" and "retain their appeal". A Fundamental Problem From Wales author and commentator Hughes argues women face being often and harshly criticized for the natural aging process. Hughes, an author and presenter from Wales, said that although the actor is "stunning" that is "beside the point", adding she should be at liberty to appear as she wishes free from her age being scrutinised. She stated the social media vitriol showed that no female is "immune" and that it is unfair for women to endure the "constant narrative" suggesting they are not good enough or youthful enough - a problem that is "galling, irrespective of who the victim is". Questioned on whether men face the same scrutiny, she answered "no, never", explaining females are criticized just for showing "boldness" to live online while growing older. A Double Bind Regardless of the beauty industry promoting "longevity", the author stated women were still judged whether they aged naturally or chose interventions like cosmetic surgery or injections. "Should you grow older naturally, others claim more could be done; when you have procedures, you are criticized for failing to age well," she concluded.