15 Female Celebrities Who Are Redefining Hollywood Beauty Standards By Embracing Their Ageless Beauty
Aging like fine wine has never been more appropriate.
The battle for women's equality has been a centuries-long struggle. Those who came before us endured unfair labels and stereotypes imposed by men who believe women are less than.
It is true that we have come a long way in this fight. Women can now freely vote, obtain an education, and strive for a life that affords them happiness.
As trivial as it may sound, one thing we can't seem to shake off is the unattainable beauty standards set by a society that views women as commodities for its pleasure. We are ingrained with the notion that we must look a certain way to be considered attractive.
Sometimes, women become trapped in this cycle and judge other women harshly if they believe they are not conforming to societal norms of beauty. One of the most recent instances of a woman receiving backlash for not fitting the mold was experienced by none other than Meghan Markle.
The British media rolled out dozens of news stories and articles criticizing her looks. Her pregnancy did nothing to soften their harsh words; instead, it seemed to encourage them to devise even more horrible ways to comment on her appearance.
This kind of toxic thinking is not limited to a woman's size, race, or societal status. Another ridiculous measure by which women are judged is age, particularly how young they are expected to look as they grow older.
Hollywood does not look kindly on aging actresses. However, in recent years, female celebrities have begun to defy the expectations of ageless beauty by fully embracing their natural appearances, and needless to say, this subtle form of rebellion is commendable.
1. Salma Hayek - The Mexican actress is now 55 years old and is just as beautiful as ever.
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4. Julia Roberts - It's kind of unbelievable that she is 54!
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5. Cate Blanchett - There must be something in the water of Middle Earth.
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6. Jodie Foster - The laugh lines along her face make her look very beautiful.
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7. Emma Thompson - The British powerhouse is not slowing down anytime soon.
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8. Julianne Moore - She is one of Hollywood's best actresses, and her age will not change that.
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9. Kate Winslet - It seems impossible that Titanic was released in 1997!
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10. Heidi Klum - She can still win any runway in the world looking that good.
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11. Sharon Stone - She is an undeniable classic beauty.
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12. Meryl Streep - She truly is lighting the path for other actresses. Meryl Streep is the blueprint in all ways.
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13. Sophia Loren - She is one of Italy's best actresses for a reason.
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14. Catherine Deneuve - The French actress looks like she could be related to Anne Hathaway.
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15. Gwyneth Paltrow - The actress and business mogul is truly a trendsetter.
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There's no denying that beauty is one of the reasons female celebrities are famous. The world's obsession with youth and anything new needs to change, and these powerful women are leading the way.
We simply cannot discard or dismiss women for aging. Growing older is a natural process; it is unfair to expect women to look the same as they did when they were 20 years old and automatically label them as "ugly" when that is simply untrue.
