🔗 Share this article Women Rally For Catherine Zeta-Jones Amidst Criticism Over Age Comments Acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones was subject to criticism about her looks during a Netflix FYC event recently. Women are rallying for Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones following she faced disparaging remarks online over her appearance at a recent high-profile function. She appeared at a promotional function in Hollywood on 9 November where a TikTok interview about her character in the new series of Wednesday became dominated by remarks focusing on her looks. A Chorus of Defence Laura White, 58, called the backlash "complete nonsense", adding that "men don't have such a timeline which women face". "Males escape this expiration date that women do," stated the pageant winner. Author Sali Hughes, 50, said unlike men, women were unfairly judged for ageing and the actor deserves to be at liberty to appear however she liked. Online Reaction In the video, which was also posted on Facebook and attracted over 2.5 million views, the actor, hailing from Swansea, discussed how much she enjoyed delving into her part, Morticia Addams, in season two. But a large portion of the numerous remarks zeroed in on her age and were critical about her appearance. This criticism triggered widespread defence of the actor, including a popular post online which said: "You bully women if they undergo cosmetic procedures and bully them for not having enough." Online users came to her defence, with one writing: "This is ageing naturally and she appears gorgeous." Others described her as "stunning" and "so pretty", and one comment read that "her appearance reflects her years - that is life." A Statement Arrival Laura White arrived makeup-free during her appearance to make a statement. She appeared for her interview earlier with a bare face to make a statement and to demonstrate that there is no fixed "mold" for what a female in midlife is supposed to look. Like many women in her demographic, she said she "maintains her wellbeing" not for a youthful appearance but in order to feel "better" and appear "healthy". "Getting older represents a privilege and if we can age the best we can, this is what is important," she continued. Ms White stated that men aren't subject to equivalent beauty standards, noting "people don't ask how old Tom Cruise, George Clooney or Tom Jones are - they just appear 'great'." Ms White noted this was part of the motivation behind her participation in the pageant's division the classic category, to prove that women in midlife are still here" and "still have it". Unfair Scrutiny Welsh beauty writer Hughes argues females are frequently and unfairly judged for ageing. Sali Hughes, a journalist from Wales, commented that while the actor is "gorgeous" this is "not the point", noting she should be free to look however she liked without her age coming under examination. She stated the social media vitriol showed no woman was "immune" and that females should not face the "constant narrative" that they are insufficient or of the right age - a problem that is "galling, regardless of who the victim is". Asked if men face identical criticism, she answered "not at all", adding females are attacked merely for having the "boldness" to be present online while aging. A Double Bind Even with cosmetic companies advocating for "age-defiance", Hughes said females are still face criticism regardless of if they grow older without intervention or underwent treatments such as surgical procedures or fillers. "Should you grow older gracefully, commenters state more could be done; when you have work done, you're accused of failing to age well," she concluded.