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Females are uniting behind acclaimed star Zeta-Jones following she faced disparaging remarks online regarding her looks at a recent red carpet function.

Zeta-Jones attended a promotional function in Hollywood on 9 November during which a TikTok interview featuring her character in the new series of Wednesday became dominated by remarks focusing on her appearance.

Voices of Support

Aged 58, Laura White, described the negative reaction "complete nonsense", adding that "men aren't given this expiration date imposed on women".

"Men are free from such a timeline imposed on women," stated the pageant winner.

Beauty journalist Sali Hughes, 50, said differently from men, women were unfairly judged for ageing and Zeta-Jones should be able to look as she wishes.

Online Reaction

During the interview, also shared to Facebook and garnered over 2.5 million views, the actor, hailing from Swansea, discussed her enjoyment in exploring her character, Morticia Addams, in the latest season.

However many of the hundreds of comments zeroed in on her years and were negative regarding her appearance.

The online backlash ignited widespread defence for Zeta-Jones, featuring a popular post from one Facebook user which said: "You bully women for having treatments and bully them if they avoid enough."

Others also rallied in support, with one writing: "She is ageing naturally and she appears beautiful."

Many labelled her as "beautiful" and "lovely", and one comment read that "she appears her age - that's called the natural process."

A Statement Arrival

She appeared for her interview recently without any makeup to make a statement and to highlight there was no set "template" for what a woman in her 50s should look like.

Like many women her age, she said she "takes care of herself" not to look younger but to feel "improved" and be "healthy".

"Growing older is a gift and when we live as well as possible, that is what is important," she continued.

She contended that males are not judged by identical beauty standards, adding "no-one questions the age of famous men might be - they simply appear 'great'."

She explained it was a key factor for entering Miss Great Britain's category the classic category, in order to demonstrate that females of a certain age remain relevant" and "still have it".

A Fundamental Problem

The author, a journalist of Welsh origin, stated that while Zeta-Jones was "stunning" it was "not the point", noting she ought to be free to look however she liked absent her age coming under examination.

She stated the digital criticism demonstrated not a single woman is "protected" and that women do not deserve the "constant narrative" that they are not good enough or of the right age - an issue that is "infuriating, regardless of who the victim is".

When asked if males encounter the same scrutiny, she said "no, never", noting women were attacked just for having the "audacity" to live online as they age.

A No-Win Situation

Regardless of the wellness sector promoting "youthful longevity", the author stated women were still judged whether they aged naturally or underwent treatments including surgical procedures or injections.

"If you age gracefully, people say more could be done; if you undergo procedures, you are criticized for not aging gracefully enough," she concluded.