đź”— Share this article Ladies Stand Behind the Oscar-Winning Actor Following Age-Shaming Criticism Acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones faced scrutiny regarding her appearance during a Netflix FYC event in November. Females are uniting behind Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones after she encountered criticism on social media regarding her looks during a industry appearance. The actor was present at an industry gathering in Hollywood recently where an online segment featuring her character in the latest the 'Wednesday' show was eclipsed because of comments focusing on her appearance. A Chorus of Defence Laura White, 58, described the online criticism "utter foolishness", stating that "males escape this sell-by/use-by date imposed on women". "Males escape this expiration date which women face," argued Laura White. Author aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated in contrast to men, females are unfairly judged for ageing and Zeta-Jones should be at liberty to appear as she wishes. Digital Backlash In the video, uploaded to social media and garnered millions of views, Zeta-Jones, hailing from Swansea, spoke of her enjoyment in exploring her role, the Addams Family matriarch, in season two. But a large portion of the online responses zeroed in on her age and were negative regarding her appearance. The negative remarks triggered widespread defence for the actor, featuring a viral video online which declared: "People criticize women for having cosmetic procedures and criticize them when they don't have enough work." Others also rallied in support, as one put it: "It's called growing older naturally and she looks stunning." Others described her as "stunning" and "so pretty", and one comment read that "she looks her age - that's called reality." A Statement Arrival Ms White appeared without cosmetics for her interview to "prove a point". Ms White arrived on air recently with a bare face as a demonstration and to demonstrate that there is no fixed "blueprint" for what a woman of a certain age is supposed to look. Similar to numerous females in her demographic, she stated she "maintains her wellbeing" not to appear younger but so she feels "better" and appear "healthy". "Ageing is an honour and when we live gracefully, that's what truly counts," she stated further. Ms White stated that men were not judged by identical beauty standards, noting "people don't ask how old Tom Cruise, George Clooney or Tom Jones are - they just are described as 'wonderful'." Ms White noted that became a key factor for entering the pageant's division the classic category, to "show that midlife women remain relevant" and "possess it". The Core Issue From Wales beauty writer Sali Hughes says females face being consistently and unjustly judged for ageing. Hughes, a journalist of Welsh origin, commented that while the actor is "beautiful" it was "beside the point", adding she deserves to be at liberty to look as she wishes without her years coming under examination. She said the digital criticism showed that no female is "immune" and that females should not face the "ongoing theme" which says they are lacking or youthful enough - an issue that is "infuriating, irrespective of who the victim is". Asked if males encounter equivalent judgment, she answered "no, never", noting women were criticized just for having the "audacity" to be present on the internet while aging. A Double Bind Regardless of cosmetic companies promoting "youthful longevity", Hughes said women were still criticised regardless of if they grow older naturally or opted for procedures including surgical procedures or injectables. "If you age naturally, others claim you should do more; if you undergo procedures, you are criticized for trying too hard," she added.