🔗 Share this article Ladies Stand In Support of the Oscar-Winning Actor Following Criticism Over Age Criticism Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones encountered online commentary about her appearance during an industry FYC event recently. Women are rallying in defence of Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones following she encountered disparaging remarks across platforms over her looks at a recent red carpet appearance. She appeared at a Netflix event in LA last month where an online segment discussing her role in the new series of Wednesday became dominated due to remarks concerning her age. A Chorus of Defence This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, labelled the negative reaction "complete nonsense", adding that "males escape such a timeline that women do". "Men are free from this expiration date that women do," argued Ms White. Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, said unlike men, females are subject to unfair scrutiny as they age and she ought to be at liberty to appear in any way she chooses. The Social Media Storm In the video, also shared to social media and had over 2.5 million views, Zeta-Jones, who is from Swansea, spoke of the pleasure of delving into her role, the Addams Family matriarch, in the latest season. Yet a large portion of the hundreds of comments zeroed in on her years and were disparaging towards her looks. The online backlash sparked widespread defence for Zeta-Jones, including a popular post online which said: "People criticize women if they undergo treatments and attack them when they don't have sufficient procedures." Commenters also rallied in support, with one writing: "It's called growing older naturally and she looks stunning." Some called her as "beautiful" and "lovely", with another adding that "she appears her age - which is simply reality." Challenging Perceptions Ms White arrived makeup-free on air to make a statement. She appeared for her interview recently without any makeup as a demonstration and to highlight the absence of a "blueprint" for what a female in her 50s is supposed to look. As with others of her years, she stated she "maintains her wellbeing" not to appear younger but to feel "better" and be "vibrant". "Ageing is a privilege and if we can age the best we can, this is what truly counts," she stated further. She argued that men were not held to identical beauty standards, noting "nobody scrutinizes how old famous men might be - they just look 'great'." She said that became part of the motivation for entering the pageant's division for over-45s, to prove that females of a certain age remain relevant" and "retain their appeal". Unfair Scrutiny Welsh author and commentator Sali Hughes argues women are often and harshly judged for ageing. Hughes, a journalist from Wales, stated that while the actor is "stunning" this is "not the point", adding she deserves to be at liberty to appear as she wishes absent her age being scrutinised. Hughes argued the digital criticism proved not a single woman is "immune" and that females should not face the "ongoing theme" that they are not good enough or young enough - a problem that is "galling, no matter the individual targeted". Questioned on whether men face equivalent judgment, she said "absolutely not", explaining females are criticized merely for demonstrating the "boldness" to exist on the internet as they age. A Double Bind Regardless of cosmetic companies advocating for "youthful longevity", the author stated women were still criticised if they age naturally or chose interventions such as plastic surgery or injectables. "If you age naturally, people say more could be done; if you undergo treatments, people say you not aging gracefully enough," she remarked further.