🔗 Share this article Ladies Stand For Catherine Zeta-Jones Over Age-Shaming Comments Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones faced scrutiny regarding her appearance during an industry FYC event last month. Females are uniting in defence of acclaimed star Zeta-Jones after she encountered scrutiny online over her appearance at a recent industry function. Zeta-Jones attended a Netflix event in Hollywood recently where a TikTok interview about her role in season two of Wednesday was overshadowed by discussion focusing on her age. Voices of Support Aged 58, Laura White, labelled the online criticism "complete nonsense", stating that "men aren't given such a timeline which women face". "Males escape this sell-by/use-by date that women do," argued Ms White. Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated differently from men, women were subject to unfair scrutiny as they age and the actor deserves to be able to appear in any way she chooses. Online Reaction During the interview, which was also posted on Facebook and had more than 2.5m views, the actor, originally from Wales, talked about her enjoyment in exploring her role, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes. Yet a large portion of the online responses centered on her age and were critical regarding her appearance. The negative remarks triggered significant support of Zeta-Jones, including a popular post from one Facebook user which declared: "People criticize females if they undergo cosmetic procedures and attack them if they avoid enough work." Commenters also came to her defence, one stating: "It's called ageing naturally and she appears stunning." Others described her as "gorgeous" and "very attractive", with another adding that "her appearance reflects her years - that is the natural process." Making a Point Ms White appeared without cosmetics on air as a demonstration. She appeared on air earlier with a bare face to make a statement and to demonstrate the absence of a "blueprint" for what a woman in her 50s should look like. Like many women her age, she said she "looks after herself" not for a youthful appearance but to feel "improved" and be "vibrant". "Getting older represents a gift and provided we age gracefully, that's what truly counts," she added. Ms White stated that men aren't judged by the same appearance ideals, stating "nobody scrutinizes the age of certain male celebrities might be - they simply are described as 'great'." Ms White noted this was one of the reasons behind her participation in Miss Great Britain's category the classic category, to prove that females of a certain age are still here" and "retain their appeal". Unfair Scrutiny Welsh author and commentator Hughes says women are frequently and unfairly criticized for the natural aging process. Hughes, a journalist of Welsh origin, said that while Zeta-Jones was "beautiful" it was "irrelevant", adding she ought to be at liberty to appear in any way she chooses absent her age facing scrutiny. Hughes argued the social media vitriol showed that no female is "immune" and that women do not deserve the "ongoing theme" that they are insufficient or young enough - a situation that is "maddening, no matter the person involved". When asked if males encounter equivalent judgment, she responded "absolutely not", adding women were targeted just for demonstrating the "nerve" to exist on the internet as they age. An Impossible Standard Despite the wellness sector promoting "youthful longevity", she commented females are still criticised whether they aged gracefully or underwent treatments such as cosmetic surgery or injections. "When a woman ages gracefully, people say you should do more; if you get work done, you're accused of failing to age well," she remarked further.