10 Celebrities Who Prove We Should Stop Being Afraid of Aging

Age is still a sensitive topic for many, but some people speak about it with pride and are even willing to share the secrets behind their youthful appearance. In a world obsessed with anti-aging skincare, celebrities who embrace their age and feel comfortable in their own skin truly are a breath of fresh air.

1. Dolly Parton

The famous country singer is in her 70s, but she isn’t going to let her age define her. “I don’t feel old. In my mind, I remember my life was in a great spot when I was 35 years old, and I remember at that time thinking, ‘This is a great time in my life.’ So I chose to just kind of think like I’m 35 all the time in my mind. No matter what the numbers say. Numbers lie,” she shared.

2. Halle Berry

Halle Berry remains just as stunning at 59 as she was years ago, and she has always spoken positively about aging. “I would say a magical thing happened when the big 40th birthday came. I felt like a light kind of just went off, and maybe that’s because I felt like at 40 I had the right to say and be who I wanted to be, say what I wanted to say, and accept what I didn’t want to accept.”

3. Reese Witherspoon

The Legally Blonde actress admits she feels much more comfortable in her forties than in her twenties. “I have a point of view because I’ve been on this planet for 43 years, and I didn’t feel that same way when I was 25. I didn’t have the same things to say. I’m 43 and I’ve had a whole bunch of experiences, and I can speak with thoughtfulness about the changes I’d like to see in the world, and... I just feel like I earned that gray hair and my fine lines. I like ’em. I so prefer 43 to 25,” she said in 2019.

4. Andie MacDowell

The 67-year-old actress revealed that she was once asked in an interview how it felt to get older and lose her beauty, and the question shocked her. “I just couldn’t believe it. I told her I really don’t feel like I’m losing my beauty, it’s just a different kind of beauty,” she said. “Aging is not about losing your beauty. I have to say, I’ve never felt more beautiful,” she continued.

5. Jaclyn Smith

Jaclyn Smith rose to fame as one of the original stars of Charlie’s Angels, becoming a lasting symbol of classic American glamour. Beyond acting, she built a successful lifestyle and beauty empire rooted in timeless style.

Smith says her youthful look comes from consistency, not extremes. She believes that true beauty comes from taking care of your mind, body, and spirit, focusing on gentle skincare, sun protection, and a positive outlook. For her, aging gracefully is simply a way of life.

6. Gabrielle Union

It’s nearly impossible to believe that Gabrielle Union is over the age of 50. The actress admits that her unique complexion has made it easier for her to be comfortable with getting older. “I’m in a unique position because I don’t look dramatically different. So it’s easy for me to say, ’Oh, aging is nothing,’” she said. But the actress admits that she also has less-than-perfect days sometimes. “Some days I’m going to look 32, some days I’m going to look 52. Hopefully more often than not, I’ll look 32, but on those days that I’m just not looking great, it’s OK,” she continued.

7. Drew Barrymore

Instead of rejecting her age, this award-winning actress accepts getting older and wants to set a good example for her daughters. “I’m now determined more than ever to show my daughters that aging is a luxury. If we’re lucky, we are all going to age. I just want them to be at peace with who they are and not what they look like,” she said.

8. Lisa Bonet

The award-winning actress gave birth to her second child when she was in her 40s, and she definitely doesn’t allow her age to limit her in any way. “The number itself feels irrelevant to me. I look in the mirror and I see in this face all the life that has occurred,” she said.

9. Christy Turlington

The supermodel may have made her flawless complexion her trademark, but as she’s getting older she’s learning to love her wrinkles. “Everybody is so anti-aging, but I don’t want to look younger than I am. Our face is a map of our life, the more that’s there, the better,” she said.

10. Naomi Campbell

This stunning supermodel is associated with youthfulness and unique beauty, and although she admits that eating healthy and following her beauty routine helps her look her best, she isn’t concerned about getting older. “I don’t worry about a number. I’m fine with aging,” she said.

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