Rachel Weisz puts a pox on Botox (in Hollywood)
- July 8, 2009 2:54 PM |
- By Arts Online
Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz thinks Botox should be banned. (Joel Ryan/Canadian Press)
After a week of staring at nothing but images of Michael Jackson’s ever-morphing visage, it’s refreshing to finally come across an item about a celebrity who believes in keeping it natural.
In an upcoming interview for the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK, Academy Award-winning actress Rachel Weisz reportedly speaks out against Botox, stating: “It should be banned for actors, as steroids are for sportsmen.”
And if that isn’t impressive enough, Weisz proceeds to offer up the most lucid argument I’ve heard yet about why the anti-wrinkle injections are a real liability for performers, explaining: “Acting is all about expression; why would you want to iron out a frown?”
Coincidentally, Weisz’s remarks are making the rounds just a few weeks after the still-stunning 51-year-old actress Michelle Pfeiffer offered up her own very funny comments about plastic surgery while promoting her latest film, Cheri.
I, for one, am hoping more actors follow suit and start allowing themselves to age gracefully, but given that the movie business thrives on appearances (and insecurity about appearances), I’m not holding my breath.
What say you, readers? Would you be in favour of seeing movies that feature actors with frown lines, wrinkles and, dare I say it, foreheads that actually move?
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Comments (7)
Jamie Lee Curtis was brave enough to really bare it all and I certainly applaud her and all those that follow suit. Mind you, no matter how much of an educated feminist I am, no matter how aware I am about body image issues and how unrealistic expectations are shoved down our throats as consumers and audiences, whenever I see a celebrity who has gained some weight or has more than the smile line wrinkles, I do take note...am I too conditioned?...is that harmful enough?...or is being aware more than half the battle?...still, I really do applaud Rachel Weisz's comments...
non sense. What do you mean by natural?.. did you see the amount of makeup Rachel's wearing on that picture?
If your not happy and you can afford to do something about it.. i say GO FOR IT.
I think Rachel's opinion on the topic is brave and I applaud her. Most women in the business that use botox only think they need it. I'm not sure whether it's submission to insecurity over getting older or pressure in Hollywood but they are usually very beautiful women that don't need altering.
I think to age gracefully is much more realistic and adds to the character in the films. As far as makeup goes. make up is supposed to be used to enhance their features not alter them like botox. I have more respect for the actresses that choose to live their lives and age like everyone else.
Botox or not, my mother always told me that no matter how "young" someone's face looks like, their hands and neck will tell their real age.
The stretched face look is gross. Meg Ryan, Kenny Rogers, Barry Manilow, Wayne Newton, Bea Arthur (years ago)..It doesnt help them get roles they would have got 10 yrs before nor does it fool anyone. Jane Fonda, Shirley Maclaine, Meryl Streep all look wonderful and theyve aged gracefully..theyre also very talented. Maybe thats the key, be really good at what you do and the roles will keep coming despite the wrinkles.
Easy enough for a natural babe like Rachel to say.
But seriously, a recent article in Macleans compared naturally-aged British actresses like Judi Dench and and Helen Mirren to their more plastic American contemporaries, and something must be said for aging gracefully. They look healthy, radiant and comfortable in their skin.
I think botox and other plastic surgery procedures are mesing around with the natural order of things. Wrinkles are nature's way of showing you that you've lived, laughed and loved. Besides, plastic surgery is addictive, just ask that crazy insane rich lady with the lion head.