Females Unite In Support of Catherine Zeta-Jones Amidst Criticism Over Age Remarks

Females are uniting in defence of acclaimed star Zeta-Jones after she faced criticism on social media over her looks at a recent high-profile event.

Zeta-Jones attended a Netflix event in LA on 9 November during which a social media clip featuring her character in the latest Wednesday was overshadowed because of comments concerning her looks.

Widespread Backing

This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, called the backlash "absolute rubbish", adding that "men aren't given this sell-by/use-by date that women do".

"Males escape this sell-by/use-by date imposed on women," said Laura White.

Writer and commentator aged 50, Sali Hughes, said in contrast to men, women were criticized for ageing and Zeta-Jones should be free to look however she liked.

Digital Backlash

In the video, which was also posted on social media and garnered millions of views, Zeta-Jones, originally from Swansea, discussed her enjoyment in portraying her part, Morticia Addams, in season two.

But a significant number of the hundreds of comments centered on her age and were disparaging about her looks.

The online backlash triggered a broad defence for Zeta-Jones, featuring a viral video from a social media user which stated: "You bully women when they get cosmetic procedures and attack them if they avoid enough."

Others also rallied in support, with one writing: "She is aging naturally and she looks gorgeous."

Many labelled her as "gorgeous" and "very attractive", while someone else said that "her appearance reflects her years - which is simply the natural process."

A Statement Arrival

Ms White arrived on air recently without any makeup to "prove a point" and to demonstrate that there is no fixed "blueprint" of how a female in her 50s is supposed to look.

Similar to numerous females of her years, she explained she "looks after herself" not for a youthful appearance but to feel "well" and be "vibrant".

"Ageing is a privilege and provided we do it gracefully, this is what really matters," she continued.

She argued that men aren't held to identical aesthetic benchmarks, stating "nobody scrutinizes the age of famous men might be - they only are described as 'wonderful'."

She said this was part of the motivation for entering the competition the classic category, in order to demonstrate that midlife women remain relevant" and "still have it".

Unfair Scrutiny

Sali Hughes, a writer and commentator from Wales, stated that although the actor is "gorgeous" it was "beside the point", adding she deserves to be free to appear in any way she chooses absent her years being scrutinised.

She stated the social media vitriol proved not a single woman is "protected" and that females should not face the "ongoing theme" which says they are insufficient or young enough - a situation that is "galling, no matter the person involved".

When asked if men experience identical criticism, she responded "no, never", noting women were targeted merely for showing "boldness" to exist on social media as they age.

A Double Bind

Even with cosmetic companies emphasizing "youthful longevity", Hughes said women were still criticised whether they aged gracefully or chose interventions like plastic surgery or injectables.

"When a woman ages naturally, others claim you ought to try harder; if you undergo work done, people say you failing to age well," she added.