5 Famous Celebrities Who Showed Their Natural Look without Makeup after 50s & Caused a Stir
Breaking beauty barriers, these five famous celebrities boldly embraced their natural look, going makeup-free after their 50s and sparking conversations worldwide about aging gracefully in the spotlight.
Getting older as a prominent figure in Hollywood can be daunting. With constant scrutiny from countless fans, it’s no wonder a large number of actors turn to cosmetic surgery to maintain their youthful looks.
Andie MacDowell at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2019 in Cap d’Antibes, France | Source: Getty Images
However, not every celebrity subscribes to the notion that aging is a bad thing. Andie MacDowell never tried to hide her signs of aging, preferring instead to wear her maturity with pride.
The “St. Elmo’s Fire” star shared a story from when she was 40. At the time, many journalists focused on her age, and they all wanted to know how she felt about growing older. One journalist asked her how she felt about “losing [her] beauty,” and she recalled, “I said, ‘I really don’t feel like I’m losing my beauty. I just feel like it’s a different kind of beauty.'”
Andie MacDowell at a film premiere in Los Angeles | Source: Getty Images
As she grew older, MacDowell advocated for accepting natural beauty. Although she never faulted anyone for getting cosmetic surgery, she said she would never get work done on herself. She believes growing older naturally is a beautiful process. “I don’t care. I want to be old,” the actress said once about her appearance.
Andie MacDowell In Cannes, France on May 12, 2000 | Source: Getty Images
The actress admitted to trying Botox once but despised it and decided never to do it again. She also shared that she consulted a plastic surgeon once and left the office after a brief chat, knowing she would never go back.
MacDowell tries to care for her skin by getting facials and looking after herself instead of getting plastic surgery. The actress mentioned that she has accepted herself and who she has become over the years.
Andie MacDowell in “30 Rock” in 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Throughout her career, MacDowell has worked as a spokesperson for the cosmetics company L’Oréal. She shared that working for popular brand has been fantastic since they have always supported her and allowed her to welcome aging, “I think one of the reasons I stayed with L’Oréal is it was important to them to carry that message that … aging is not about losing your beauty.”
