🔗 Share this article Females Unite Behind the Oscar-Winning Actor Following Age-Related Criticism Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones encountered online commentary about her appearance during a Netflix event last month. Females are uniting for acclaimed star Zeta-Jones following she faced disparaging remarks online about her looks during a high-profile appearance. Zeta-Jones attended a promotional function in Hollywood on 9 November where an online segment discussing her role in the latest Wednesday became dominated due to remarks about her appearance. A Chorus of Defence Aged 58, Laura White, called the backlash "absolute rubbish", stating that "males escape such a timeline which women face". "Men don't have this sell-by/use-by date that women do," argued the pageant winner. Author aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated in contrast to men, females are unfairly judged growing older and the actor deserves to be able to appear in any way she chooses. The Social Media Storm In the video, also shared to Facebook and attracted millions of views, the actor, originally from Wales, spoke of how much she enjoyed portraying her character, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes. Yet many of the numerous remarks centered on her age and were critical about her looks. This criticism triggered widespread defence for the actor, such as a popular post from one Facebook user which declared: "You bully females when they get cosmetic procedures and attack them when they don't have enough." Online users came to her defence, as one put it: "This is aging naturally and she looks beautiful." Others described her as "beautiful" and "very attractive", and one comment read that "she looks her age - that is the natural process." Making a Point Ms White arrived makeup-free on air as a demonstration. Ms White arrived on air recently without any makeup to make a statement and to demonstrate there was no set "blueprint" for what a woman in midlife is supposed to look. Like many women in her demographic, she stated she "maintains her wellbeing" not to appear younger but in order to feel "improved" and look "healthy". "Ageing is a gift and if we can age the best we can, that's what is important," she stated further. Ms White stated that men were not held to identical beauty standards, noting "people don't ask how old Tom Cruise, George Clooney or Tom Jones might be - they simply appear 'great'." She explained this was part of the motivation she entered the pageant's division for over-45s, to prove that midlife women remain relevant" and "retain their appeal". The Core Issue Welsh beauty writer Hughes states women are often and harshly criticized for the natural aging process. The author, a writer and commentator of Welsh origin, said that although the actor is "gorgeous" it was "irrelevant", noting she should be free to look in any way she chooses free from her years facing scrutiny. She stated the digital criticism demonstrated no woman was "exempt" and that females should not face the "perpetual story" suggesting they are lacking or of the right age - a situation that is "maddening, regardless of the individual targeted". When asked if men face equivalent judgment, she said "no, never", adding females are attacked just for showing "nerve" to exist online as they age. A Double Bind Even with the wellness sector promoting "youthful longevity", Hughes said females are still face criticism whether they aged naturally or underwent treatments like plastic surgery or fillers. "When a woman ages gracefully, commenters state you should do more; if you undergo procedures, people say you trying too hard," she added.