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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Everyone Does Botox': Lindsay Lohan Gets Honest About Beauty Standards In Hollywood
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When Lindsay Lohan made her big return to acting in 2022 with the Netflix holiday rom-com, Falling for Christmas, fans all over the world hoped that she would not only continue to bring us new characters, but step back into some old ones, as well. Now that we are well into the 2025 movie schedule, and getting closer to the release of Freakier Friday (which brings her together with Freaky Friday co-star Jamie Lee Curtis again), she's been talking about coming back to the profession that made her famous while promoting the upcoming film. Now, Lohan's opening up about beauty standards in Hollywood. Even though Lindsay Lohan has already admitted to being a bit 'jealous' of the young stars who are coming up today, the former child star would likely confirm that one thing hasn't changed much, and that's the Hollywood beauty standard. People (and women in particular) in the entertainment industry are pretty much still expected to look as young, thin, and fashionable as possible when not in character, a fact that has led to much negative commentary about how stars like Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, and many others look. In speaking with Saturday Night Live star Chloe Fineman (who has a role in Freakier Friday) for Elle Magazine, the topic turned to beauty standards when the Just My Luck leading lady noted that she's currently working on a line of beauty products (much like the aforementioned Gomez, whose Rare Beauty has made her a billionaire). That admission led to this quick exchange: Lohan: Everyone does Botox. Fineman: Last night at dinner, I was with somebody, and they're like, 'I've never had it.'And I was like, 'What? Are you kidding?' Lohan: Who are you? It's like, 'You lie.' I know a lot of people, even those who don't face near constant public scrutiny about their appearance, have had Botox. Many of us simply do not want to be wrinkled or to appear to have physically aged at all, despite the fact that everyone will do just that at some point. However, it hadn't really occurred to me that it would be so hard to buck the Botox trend in Hollywood that it's seemingly impossible to come upon someone in the industry who hasn't experimented with using the substance to erase as many wrinkles as possible at least once. Stars have begun to speak out about unrealistic beauty standards, and Lohan's co-star, Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis has been among them. In 2023, after singer Karol G came out against her heavily retouched GQ cover, Curtis spoke up about how things like that hurt all women and contribute to us feeling ashamed of ourselves. Other stars have done similar things in recent years, like Florence Pugh discussing how harshly women's bodies are judged, Halle Berry talking about 'challenging' stereotypes of older women, and Demi Moore revealing the 'tremendous gift' of aging. Speaking of that beauty line that Lohan is developing, Fineman did ask for more info on how she takes care of her own health and beauty when the Mean Girls star admitted to being 'crazy about my skin and health.' Lohan added: Oh, God, I don't even know how to answer that. I drink this juice every morning. It's like carrot, ginger, lemon, olive oil, apple. I also drink a lot of green tea, a lot of water. I'm a big pickled beets person, so I put them in almost everything. My skin care is very specific. I'm trying out some serums now that I'm doing—I'm testing them. Also, I'm a big believer in ice-cold water on your face when you wake up. I drink lemon juice a lot; I also put tons of chia seeds in my water. Eye patches, I do every morning. I'm into lasers. Honestly, all of that sounds fine to me except the lasers. They've been used to clear up a number of skin concerns, like acne and, yes, even wrinkles, but I'll just have to turn into an old bog witch eventually if that's the best way to stop one from looking old. And, you know what? I'm totally fine with that. It'll probably finally keep the neighborhood kids out of my yard once they get a look at me.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Inside Taylor Swift's skincare and makeup essentials
Taylor Swift has been turning heads not just with her record-breaking Eras Tour and new album The Tortured Poets Department, but also with her glowing skin and iconic beauty looks. Despite her packed schedule, Taylor always manages to look effortlessly radiant. Curious how she does it? Here's a detailed look at her skincare and makeup secrets. Supplements Taylor swears by In her 2019 interview with Elle Magazine, Taylor listed 30 things she learned before turning 30. Number 15 on the list was about her love for vitamins to support muscle health and energy. Taylor Swift's daily skincare essentials According to Vanity Fair, Taylor uses Kate Somerville's Daily Moisturizer and The Body Shop's Cocoa Body Butter. She ensures to moisturize her face every night and applies body lotion after every shower. Swifties also spotted her using Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream. Taylor stays hydrated by drinking a gallon of water a day, sometimes infused with electrolytes, especially after workouts. While she hasn't shared a step-by-step routine, Taylor's approach to skincare focuses on balance and wellness. She believes in: Hydration inside and out: From drinking plenty of water to using masks like Blaq Bright Eyes Hyaluronic Acid Face Mask. Sunscreen: Taylor has said she never leaves the house without SPF. Cleansing thoroughly: Products like Blaq Urban Detox Exfoliating Cleanser and Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash help her remove makeup and dirt without irritating the skin. Gentle exfoliation: This keeps her skin smooth and helps products absorb better. Mental wellness: She manages stress through journaling, staying active, and finding emotional balance, which ultimately reflects on her skin. Taylor's favorite body care Her skincare routine doesn't stop at the face. Taylor indulges in body care that keeps her skin soft and glowing. She uses rich body lotions and oils. Taylor's makeup secrets: The red lip legacy Taylor's beauty game is always on point, from red carpet appearances to music videos. Her signature red lips have become a part of her identity. In her 2022 Bejeweled music video, makeup artist Pat McGrath used her own line on Taylor, creating a contour-ombré lip with LiquiLUST Legendary Wear Matte Lipstick in ELSON 4 and PermaGel Ultra Glide Lip Pencils in Deep Dive, Blood Lust, and Deep Void. Lorrie Turk's gift picks for Swifties Taylor's longtime makeup artist, Lorrie Turk, has also revealed her favorite beauty gift picks. As per Page Six, these are: Mocado Compact LED Mirror: A travel essential with adjustable lighting and magnification. Lisa Eldridge Rouge Experience Refillable Lipstick: A pick for those who love Taylor's classic red lip. Yensa Super Serum Silk Foundation: Infused with vitamin C for full coverage and skin nourishment. Taylor Swift 's skincare and makeup philosophy is rooted in consistency, self-care, and smart product choices. Whether it's her dedication to sunscreen or her love for hydrating masks, everything in her routine is about maintaining balance. You don't need a glam team to glow like her. All you need is the right approach and a touch of that Swift confidence.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bestseller Fredrik Backman says 'My Friends' could be his last book in candid interview
Bestseller Fredrik Backman says 'My Friends' could be his last book in candid interview When I call Fredrik Backman from halfway across the world – he in his Stockholm apartment, me in my New York one – he says something I don't expect. The 'Anxious People' author is soft-spoken, even giving me a preemptive apology in case he needs to argue in Swedish with his barking dog, whose real name is kept secret but whom fans know as "The Donkey.' Backman is notoriously private, especially about his family, averse to the fame that comes with having several international bestsellers, including one that was made into a Tom Hanks movie ("A Man Called Otto"). Interviews and public appearances make him anxious. He expressed as much in a viral video from Simon & Schuster's Centennial last year. 'Maybe this is the last thing I'll ever publish,' he tells me when I ask about his inspiration for his latest novel, 'My Friends,' out now from Simon & Schuster. If that ends up being the case, he says, he wants to say something that leaves a mark and inspires young people. I think about objecting, placating, trying to convince him that the world needs more Backman books, now more than ever. But I stop, because Backman isn't saying this in search of any sort of praise or compliment. He's saying it because it's real – human – which is exactly how his books read anyway. Fredrik Backman struggles with 'the machine of the industry' When he showed the first draft of 'My Friends' to his close circle, the reaction was lukewarm. The story was dark, too dark, his wife told him. It reflected two years of confidence and writing troubles. 'I had a really long period where I thought 'I'm going to retire from writing,'' Backman says. 'But I'm not going to retire from writing. I'm going to retire from publishing books, because I just felt that this is taking a little bit too much out of me. I'm not handling the pressure of it.' I ask him if he still feels that way, now that 'My Friends' has turned into something deeper (and more hopeful) than he originally wrote. He says he grapples with it every day, struggles with being caught in 'the machine of the industry.' Backman isn't the only author who feels this way. After the worldwide success of 'Fourth Wing,' romantasy author Rebecca Yarros told Elle Magazine she was taking a break because writing, publishing and marketing the series 'drove (her) body to a place that was untenable.' Colleen Hoover, the author behind the BookTok bestseller 'It Ends With Us,' had to cancel her book tour because of stress-related health issues. In 2021, Backman inked a four-book deal with Simon & Schuster UK for his English-language books: his Beartown series closer 'The Winners' and three standalone novels, one of which presumably is 'My Friends.' 'I've always struggled with this part of it, the being interviewed, going on tour, being somewhat – in the smallest form of the word – a celebrity,' he says. 'I've always struggled with being a public figure and people having expectations of you and having preconceived notions of you. I've always struggled with that. I am not good with crowds; I'm not good with strangers. I don't give a good first impression to people. I'm comfortable with maybe seven people.' Backman knows he's privileged to write fulltime, telling me about 'proper jobs' he's had operating forklifts for 10-12 hours a day, waking up so sore he couldn't extend his fingers. He's telling me this, he says, not to garner sympathy but because he wants the industry to be careful with how they treat young writers. Writers are highly sensitive by nature. 'You're not supposed to be a balanced, high-functioning individual because that's not what makes you a great writer,' Backman says. 'People expect you to be able to shut that off and say 'Yeah, but now we need you to think about marketing, meeting about marketing, thinking about your brand.' 'It's fine when you put that pressure on someone like me, who is 44 years old and I have kids, and I have a life and I have a good support system around me and I've been doing this for 15 years. But when that pressure starts mounting up on someone in their 20s, I think that's a lot to ask of someone who makes their living off of talking to imaginary friends.' To some degree, intense marketing is a necessary evil under capitalism. Books need to sell to keep publishers and authors afloat, and a good campaign can be the difference between putting food on the table or not. The landscape is also shifting. As social media, namely BookTok, continues to drive sales, there's an increasing push for authors themselves to be a brand, rather than their work alone. We have access to authors' personal lives in a way we never have before. Some authors thrive through marketing, touring, speaking and signing. But not all. 'These people that you're dealing with are very sensitive creatures, and you can break them if you push them too hard,' Backman says. Fredrik Backman wrote 'My Friends' for the young dreamers If 'My Friends' was his last book, Backman tells me, what would he want to say? The story is told in two alternating timelines. The past perspective is about four childhood friends and one transformative summer. Their bond inspires a painting that eventually becomes, decades later, the most famous painting in the world. In the present, a teenager clings tightly to a postcard of the painting. It's her most cherished possession in the world. Then she finds herself in unexpected ownership of the original. Her cross-country journey to learn how the artwork came to be connects surprising roads in her own life and the painting's subjects. If our discussion about publishing is a critique of the capitalistic churn of people as commodities, 'My Friends' says the same thing about art. Backman, whose wife is an art buff, frequents museums with his family. He loathes that art is hidden away and sold as capital. He wants to teach young people that it belongs to them. Young people are a driving force in Backman's work. In 'A Man Called Ove,' a grieving, depressed elderly man finds reason to live after he encounters a young family next door. The heart of 'My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry' is a lovable 7-year-old. Even the books with adult characters show that we're all just big kids on the inside, figuring it out as we go. I ask him if hope is something he wants to share with his readers. That's how I always feel when I close a Backman book. He looks for a different feeling instead. 'At the end of the night (when) you're just exhausted and someone in your life who loves you and cares about you just turns around and looks at you and says, 'You did good. You did good. I can see that you struggled, and I can see that you did your best,'' Backman says. 'That's what I'm looking for in my books, and maybe that's interpreted by some people as hope, and maybe it's redemption and maybe it's something else. But I'm looking for that. I'm looking for you to close the book at the final page and feel like it's OK.' Need a new book?: 15 new releases you can read right now Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY's Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you're reading at cmulroy@
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pamela Anderson's most dramatic Met Gala look yet—and the serum behind her radiant skin
Pamela Anderson stunned with a flawless, make-up-free complexion as she walked the red carpet at last night's Met Gala - and her dewy, youthful skin is all thanks to one serum Pamela Anderson has once again graced the red carpet with her bare-faced beauty as she looked radiant in her most daring Met Gala look yet. The Last Showgirl actress first ditched the makeup during Paris Fashion Week in 2023 and hasn't looked back since, stating that it's her way of embracing her true self and breaking free from societal beauty norms. Donning a breathtaking blue, crystal gown, Pamela stepped onto the Met red carpet in her most daring look thus far, sporting micro-bangs and a chic bob haircut that's become a favourite style of celebrities in the last year. But it was Pamela's signature no-make-up look was the real showstopper. The secret behind Pamela's youthful glow? Her own skincare brand, Sonsie. In a TikTok video with Elle Magazine in late last year, Pamela gave fans a peek into her skincare routine and revealed how to get her enviable skin. And it's all thanks to one serum. The cleansing routine is revolves around Sonsie's Super Serum, priced at £67. This serum features niacinamide, which aids in soothing the skin's natural barrier, and plant oil extract, which nourishes the skin with essential nutrients, giving you that coveted lit-from-within glow. With a formula that boasts 4% niacinamide and 2% mountain pepper extract for hydrated, healthy skin, this serum is set to become a staple base layer in your skincare routine, whether you're hitting the red gala or heading out for copy. The serum gives the complexion moisturized, rejuvenated skin, thanks to its multifunctional blend of calming and hydration essentials that deliver that enviable dewy glow that leaves Pamela shining at every event. Elsewhere in Pamela's pre-event skincare routine, she's been known to use brand's Cleansing Mousse (£34), a cleanser specially formulated for sensitive skin packed with hydrating, skin-soothing actives and a delicate rose scent inspired by Pamela's own rose garden. She also has been known to use Sonsie's Multi Moisture Mask (£51); this versatile product serves as both a multi-purpose mask and a moisturiser, helping to lock in the previous products for all-day hydration. For alternative niacinamide serums that promise a brighter, dewier complexion that emulates Pamela's no-make-up look, check out this Superdrops Brightening Niacinamide serum from Beauty Pie for £30 or this Porebright Niacinamide 10% Refining Serum from FaceTheory for £16.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston, 56, uses this drying lotion to zap zits — and it's down to $15
Being a teenager is hard. Being an adult with the pimples of a teenager is just plain annoying. If you thought you were done tackling the occasional breakout after graduating high school, chances are you haven't looked much further than the drugstore products you used to combat them years ago. But there's one celebrity who has our back in this arena. She's aging so flawlessly that it's hard to imagine she's ever had a zit, but it turns out she's human! I am, of course, talking about Jennifer Aniston. She's revealed one of her go-to potions — and it happens to be trés affordable. It's the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion and it's on sale for just $15 at Amazon. The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion very rarely goes on sale — in fact, we've only seen one random dip previously this month on our price trackers. Now's a good time to take advantage of this discount if you'd like to try out this star-recommended pick for yourself. Pimples don't just afflict teenagers — they plague us adults, too. And when the Friends star feels that first tingle of torment, the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is what she reaches for. "First I roll my eyes and get annoyed, and usually I will put some sort of a drying lotion on," she told Elle Magazine. "I don't pick it, although I used to. Mario Badescu has a great drying lotion that I used for years and years. I had a facial there in like 1995 and I've been using it ever since." What makes this salve so effective is a combination of calamine, salicylic acid and sulfur. Together, in the bottle, the components separate into two distinct layers. Your instincts might tell you to shake it, but you don't want to do that. Instead, you dip a Q-tip into the bottle until you reach the bottom to get to the pink layer and then dab it on your problem spots. It acts fast to dry out those blemishes — it goes to work on the surface problems as well as the under-the-skin issues overnight for a clear and radiant complexion. It's designed for various skin types — it's powerful yet gentle, so if you have sensitive skin, it won't irritate it or over-dry it. More than 26,000 five-star fans have already learned this little secret. "I like this a lot, I discovered it through a friend and have [not] stopped using it since," raved a beauty enthusiast. "It definitely makes spots look less atrocious after my anxiety picking at my face popping things it definitely helps I recommend it for out-of-the-blue zits and whiteheads." "I was thoroughly impressed with this product!" gushed a rave reviewer. "I've been using a Q-tip to apply a small amount of the pink formula directly onto my zits before going to bed, and the results have been remarkable. By the morning, my skin looks noticeably clearer, and the blemishes have visibly reduced. This product has become a game-changer in my skincare routine, and I highly recommend it!" One reviewer cautioned users to be realistic about the smell and feel of the lotion. "Does it smell nice?" asked a five-star fan. "No, it smells like it's working. Does it feel good? No, it feels like it's working. It's gonna look like you smeared Pepto in your face because you don't understand how antacids work. But, it works. Seriously, it only smells for a bit. It doesn't sting, but you can feel it. Just don't think you can wake up and run out the door in the morning because you've got pink on your face. But your skin will be smooth, unblemished, and not red and inflamed." "There are two things you should know," shared another shopper. "First, the directions say don't shake the bottle, and to use a Q-tip to dip into the settlement at the bottom of the bottle and apply what is on the Q-tip onto the area you are treating. But... Q-tips are too short. I use the standard Q-tip, and they are too short to reach the bottom of the bottle. ... Second, the smell is not great. It has a strong antiseptic smell. It goes away after a few minutes, but you should know it does have a strong smell." If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
