🔗 Share this article Women Rally In Support of Catherine Zeta-Jones Over Age-Related Criticism Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones was subject to online commentary regarding her looks during an industry event last month. Females are uniting behind acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones after she was targeted by disparaging remarks on social media over her looks at a recent high-profile function. The actor was present at an industry gathering in Hollywood on 9 November during which a TikTok interview about her character in the latest the 'Wednesday' show became dominated due to discussion concerning her age. Widespread Backing This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, labelled the negative reaction "absolute rubbish", adding that "males escape such a timeline that women do". "Men are free from this sell-by/use-by date that women do," stated Laura White. Writer and commentator Sali Hughes, 50, said in contrast to men, women were criticized as they age and she ought to be free to appear as she wishes. Online Reaction During the interview, which was also posted on social media and had millions of views, the actor, who is from Swansea, spoke of how much she enjoyed exploring her role, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes. But a significant number of the numerous remarks focused on her years and were disparaging towards her looks. The online backlash ignited significant support of Zeta-Jones, such as a widely-shared clip from one Facebook user which said: "People criticize women for having treatments and attack them when they don't have enough." Online users came to her defence, with one writing: "She is aging naturally and she appears beautiful." Others described her as "beautiful" and "lovely", with another adding that "she looks her age - that's called the natural process." Making a Point Ms White arrived without cosmetics on air to "prove a point". The winner attended for her interview recently without any makeup to make a statement and to show that there is no fixed "template" for what a female in midlife ought to appear. Similar to numerous females of her years, she stated she "maintains her wellbeing" not for a youthful appearance but to feel "better" and be "healthy". "Getting older represents a gift and when we live as well as possible, that is what really matters," she stated further. She contended that men were not judged by equivalent appearance ideals, adding "nobody scrutinizes how old famous men might be - they simply are described as 'fantastic'." Ms White noted it was part of the motivation behind her participation in the pageant's division for over-45s, in order to demonstrate that females of a certain age continue to exist" and "still have it". Unfair Scrutiny From Wales beauty writer Sali Hughes argues women are consistently and unjustly judged as they grow older. Hughes, a journalist of Welsh origin, stated that while the actor is "gorgeous" this is "beside the point", adding she should be free to look however she liked free from her years coming under examination. She said the social media vitriol showed no woman was "protected" and that females should not face the "constant narrative" suggesting they are insufficient or youthful enough - a situation that is "galling, regardless of the person involved". Questioned on whether males encounter identical criticism, she answered "no, never", explaining women were targeted merely for demonstrating the "boldness" to live on social media while aging. A Double Bind Despite cosmetic companies advocating for "youthful longevity", Hughes said females are still criticised whether they aged without intervention or opted for procedures such as surgical procedures or injectables. "Should you grow older gracefully, others claim more could be done; if you undergo treatments, people say you not aging gracefully enough," she concluded.