🔗 Share this article Women Rally In Support of Catherine Zeta-Jones Over Age-Shaming Remarks Acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones encountered scrutiny about her appearance during a Netflix event recently. Women are rallying for acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones after she encountered disparaging remarks on social media about her looks following a red carpet event. The actor was present at a promotional function in Los Angeles on 9 November during which an online segment about her role in season two of Wednesday was eclipsed due to remarks focusing on her looks. Widespread Backing Aged 58, Laura White, described the negative reaction "absolute rubbish", noting that "men don't have this sell-by/use-by date imposed on women". "Males escape this sell-by/use-by date which women face," said Laura White. Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated differently from men, women were criticized as they age and the actor deserves to be able to look in any way she chooses. The Social Media Storm During the interview, which was also posted on social media and had millions of views, Zeta-Jones, who is from Swansea, talked about the pleasure of delving into her character, the Addams Family matriarch, in season two. However many of the hundreds of comments centered on her age and were negative towards her looks. This criticism ignited a broad defence for the actor, including a popular post online which said: "People criticize females for having too much work done and bully them for not having sufficient procedures." Commenters also rallied in support, one stating: "It's called ageing naturally and she appears beautiful." Some called her as "beautiful" and "so pretty", while someone else said that "her appearance reflects her years - that is life." A Statement Arrival Laura White appeared makeup-free during her appearance to "prove a point". Ms White arrived at the studio earlier makeup-free as a demonstration and to demonstrate the absence of a "blueprint" of how a woman in her 50s ought to appear. Like many women in her demographic, she said she "maintains her wellbeing" not to appear younger but in order to feel "improved" and appear "healthy". "Getting older represents a privilege and provided we age as well as possible, this is what truly counts," she added. She contended that males are not subject to equivalent appearance ideals, adding "people don't ask the age of certain male celebrities are - they only appear 'great'." She explained this was part of the motivation behind her participation in the pageant's division for women over 45, to "show that women in midlife are still here" and "retain their appeal". The Core Issue Welsh author and commentator Sali Hughes says women are frequently and unfairly judged for ageing. The author, an author and presenter of Welsh origin, commented that although the actor is "stunning" it was "not the point", noting she should be at liberty to appear as she wishes without her age facing scrutiny. She said the digital criticism showed not a single woman is "exempt" and that women do not deserve the "constant narrative" which says they are insufficient or young enough - an issue that is "galling, regardless of who the victim is". Asked if men face identical criticism, she said "absolutely not", adding women were attacked just for demonstrating the "audacity" to exist on social media while growing older. An Impossible Standard Despite the beauty industry promoting "youthful longevity", the author stated women were still criticised if they age without intervention or underwent treatments like cosmetic surgery or injections. "If you age naturally, commenters state you should do more; if you get work done, you're accused of trying too hard," she added.