Catherine Zeta-Jones Champions Natural Ageing Amid Social Media Backlash

Oscar Winner Faces Unfair Age Criticism

Oscar-winning actress Catherine Zeta-Jones recently faced criticism on social media over her looks at a Netflix event in Los Angeles where she was promoting her role in the Wednesday series. The Welsh star from Mumbles, Swansea, found herself at the centre of controversy when hundreds of social media comments turned to her age rather than focusing on her performance, sparking widespread debate about ageism in Hollywood.

Supporters Rally Behind the Star

The backlash against age-shaming critics was swift and powerful. Laura White, winner of Miss Great Britain Classic, called the criticism “complete nonsense”, adding that men don’t have the same sell-by date that women face. Beauty journalist Sali Hughes said women are unfairly judged for ageing compared to men, and Zeta-Jones should be free to look however she liked. Fans defended the actress online, with commenters describing her as “gorgeous” and “so pretty”, noting she looks her age and calling it reality.

Busy Career and Personal Life

Despite the online noise, Catherine Zeta-Jones continues thriving professionally. The actress portrays Morticia Addams on Wednesday and described feeling like “a 14-year-old” when meeting Lady Gaga on set during season two. Looking ahead to 2025, Zeta-Jones stars in the upcoming thriller series ‘Kill Jackie’ as Jackie Price, an international drug smuggler turned art dealer, with the Prime Video series set to launch next year after recently wrapping production.

Why This Matters

The controversy has reignited debate about double standards in how men and women are judged as they age, highlighting persistent gender inequality in entertainment. While Catherine Zeta-Jones herself has not publicly commented on the criticism, a viral video defending her noted the contradiction of bullying women both when they get too much cosmetic work done and when they don’t have enough. This incident serves as a reminder that even celebrated Oscar winners are not immune to societal pressures around ageing, underscoring the need for continued conversations about respect and equality in how we view women in the public eye.