🔗 Share this article Women Rally For the Oscar-Winning Actor Over Criticism Over Age Comments Acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones encountered scrutiny about her appearance at a Netflix FYC event last month. There is a groundswell of support for Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones after she encountered criticism online about her appearance at a recent red carpet appearance. The actor was present at a promotional function in LA last month where an online segment discussing her role in the latest the 'Wednesday' show was eclipsed due to comments about her appearance. Voices of Support Aged 58, Laura White, described the backlash "utter foolishness", stating that "men don't have such a timeline imposed on women". "Males escape such a timeline that women do," said Ms White. Author aged 50, Sali Hughes, said in contrast to men, females are subject to unfair scrutiny for ageing and the actor deserves to be at liberty to appear however she liked. The Social Media Storm In the video, which was also posted on social media and garnered millions of views, the actor, originally from Swansea, talked about how much she enjoyed exploring her character, the Addams Family matriarch, in season two. But a significant number of the numerous remarks centered on her age and were negative towards her appearance. The online backlash triggered significant support of the actor, including a viral video from a social media user which said: "People criticize women if they undergo cosmetic procedures and criticize them when they don't have enough." Online users rallied in support, with one writing: "It's called growing older naturally and she looks beautiful." Some called her as "gorgeous" and "so pretty", while someone else said that "her appearance reflects her years - which is simply the natural process." A Statement Arrival Laura White appeared without cosmetics on air as a demonstration. She appeared at the studio earlier with a bare face as a demonstration and to show there was no set "mold" of how a female in midlife ought to appear. Similar to numerous females her age, she explained she "looks after herself" not for a youthful appearance but in order to feel "better" and look "vibrant". "Growing older is a gift and provided we do it the best we can, that is what truly counts," she added. She argued that men were not judged by equivalent appearance ideals, noting "no-one questions the age of Tom Cruise, George Clooney or Tom Jones might be - they just appear 'wonderful'." Ms White noted that became one of the reasons behind her participation in the competition the classic category, to "show that women in midlife remain relevant" and "retain their appeal". A Fundamental Problem From Wales beauty writer Hughes says women are frequently and unfairly criticized for ageing. Hughes, a writer and commentator of Welsh origin, stated that although Zeta-Jones was "gorgeous" it was "irrelevant", adding she ought to be able to look in any way she chooses free from her age facing scrutiny. She said the social media vitriol demonstrated not a single woman is "exempt" and that females should not face the "constant narrative" which says they are lacking or of the right age - an issue that is "infuriating, regardless of who the victim is". When asked if males encounter identical criticism, she responded "no, never", noting females are criticized just for showing "audacity" to live on social media while aging. A No-Win Situation Regardless of cosmetic companies promoting "longevity", she commented women were still criticised whether they aged naturally or underwent treatments such as plastic surgery or injectables. "If you age without intervention, others claim more could be done; when you have treatments, you're accused of not aging gracefully enough," she added.