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BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Katie Piper: 'Ageing can be compared to a bereavement'
Presenter and campaigner Katie Piper has told an audience at the Hay Festival in Wales that "ageing can be compared to a bereavement."The former model has had hundreds of surgeries to repair damage to her face and eyesight following an attack on the orders of her ex-boyfriend, which took place when she was 24 in latest book, which is published on Friday, is titled Still Beautiful: On Age, Beauty and Owning Your 41-year-old said: "Women age out of the male gaze. I was ripped from the male gaze at 24. I didn't just become invisible. I became a target for people saying derogatory things." She expanded on her description of ageing being like a bereavement: "Sometimes we know we're losing somebody or something, and it's slow, it's gradual, and when it's ageing, we look down at our hands, we see they look different. "We catch ourselves in the shop window, and everything's changed. Piper, who is also a presenter on the BBC programme Songs of Praise and ITV's Loose Women. said she had recently been asked if writers minded if they mentioned her age."It was shocking, but not surprising. This was because I had been reminded at such a young age the currency and the power a woman holds when she is considered either beautiful or young, and now here I was going through the second phase of youth slipping away and feeling, once again, society's judgement and the label that they were going to put on to me."She said: "I wanted to write this book... to really tell people where I have found myself, not just when I was no longer considered beautiful, but when I was told that I was losing my power because I was no longer a young woman. "Among my peers, I'm not the most beautiful, I'm not the youngest, but I'm one of the most powerful." In the book, Piper writes: "What if ageing is the magic key to letting go of other people's expectations and truly starting to live how we want to live."She told the audience: "It makes you in control of your own destiny. And that scares some people, because if we are no longer insecure if we're confident, if we're not chasing something unpaid, what can they sell to us? What overpriced cream and diet and contraption will we spend our money on? "We really glamorise youth. We talk about our 20s, [as] the time of your life, the best years. Okay, I had a very different 20s than most, because I was in the hospital, but your average 20-year-old, it's actually the time for mistakes... where you're least financially secure, you're least experienced. You don't really have as much confidence to put boundaries in." 'True evil' She said she felt positive about getting older."I'm going to be 42 in October. I'm still incredibly young to many, and old and past it to some. You realise, 'I know who I am.' I have a strong sense of self and is the heyday. This is the time of my life. So I can only imagine what's on 50s and 60s and the decades beyond. I feel excited by that second chapter." Piper, who mentors victims of acid attacks through the Katie Piper Foundation, recounted two stories when she had faced discrimination because of the way she one incident, some men in a van whistled at her when they saw her from behind but then threw a sandwich at her when they saw her face (she was wearing a plastic mask at the time following some treatment) and another time, a first date walked out on her in a London restaurant leaving her to pick up a tab that was more than £ she said: "You need to realise, on the whole, people are really good. Seventeen years ago, when I did that first cutting edge documentary (Channel 4's Katie: My Beautiful Face), what it did is it opened me up to the good side of society. Up until that point, I had seen true evil in mankind, but only in two people (her attackers)."She said if she had to give one message to her younger self, it would be: "If you've ever felt less than... you've hated yourself or felt ashamed, it was never you. It was society, consumerism and capitalism. It was beneficial to someone, somewhere, to hold you down. "Whether that was in a relationship, a corporate company or a brand, it was never you. You were always fine just as you are, and you always will be." More from the Hay Festival Sharon Horgan says she only found confidence after Bad Sisters series twoJacqueline Wilson says she wouldn't return to Tracy Beaker as an adultWhy Succession creator Jesse Armstrong is writing about rich people again
The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
The 3 simple at-home tests to check how well YOUR brain is really ageing
WHILE it's impossible to predict your exact lifespan, experts have developed simple tests over the years to gauge how well (or how badly) a person is ageing. The sit-to-stand test has gained popularity in recent years, with the aim to measure how many times a person can rise from a seated position to a standing position and back within 30 seconds. 3 The test can be a predictor of frailty and mortality - lower scores may indicate a higher risk of falls and reduced mobility. But if you want to really understand how well you're ageing, it's important to look beyond physical health. Mental sharpness, emotional resilience and social connection matter just as much, says Marco Arkesteijn, a lecturer in sport and exercise biomechanics at Aberystwyth University. Writing for The Conversation, he advises a better way to test how well you're ageing is to assess your cognitive fitness, which includes skills like attention, memory and flexibility. Three tests he recommends are the Trail Making Test, the Stroop Task, and Dual-task Challenge. He says: "These kinds of tasks test how well your brain handles competing demands – a key ability that becomes even more important as we age. "This skill is known as cognitive flexibility, and it helps you adapt to changing situations, switch between tasks and manage distractions." Trail Making Test 3 The Trail Making Test (TMT) is a neuropsychological test used to assess visual attention, task switching, and executive function. It involves connecting dots in a specific order. A subject is given a sheet containing the dots (numbers and letters) and a pencil. 10 second one leg stand test For part A, the subject is instructed to connect the numbers in numerical order as quickly as possible. For part B, the subject is instructed to connect the alternating numbers and letters in the correct sequence. The time taken to complete each part is recorded. Part A measures psychomotor speed and visual search. Part B measures executive function, including set-shifting and inhibition. Time difference between part A and part B can indicate difficulties with task switching and executive function. As well as being a test for ageing you can do at home, the TMT is used in various clinical settings, including evaluating brain injury, identifying early signs of dementia, and tracking progress after brain injuries and other neurological conditions. Stroop Task The Stroop task is a psychological experiment designed to measure cognitive interference, specifically the interference between reading a word and naming the colour it's written in. Participants are presented with colour words, and the task is to name the colour of the ink the word is printed in, even when the word itself contradicts that colour. The word "RED" might be printed in blue ink, creating a conflict between the word's meaning and the ink colour. Signs of difficulty with the Stroop task include slower reaction times, increased errors, and finding it hard to override the automatic tendency to read the word rather than identify the colour. In clinical settings, the Stroop task can be used to assess attention deficits and cognitive flexibility, such as evaluating individuals with ADHD or other neurological conditions. Dual-task Challenge 3 A Dual-task Challenge involves simultaneously performing two tasks, often a motor task and a cognitive task, to assess the impact of one task on the performance of the other. This approach is used to study how attention and cognitive resources are allocated and how multitasking can affect performance, particularly in areas like gait and balance. Common dual-task scenarios include walking while talking, counting while performing a physical exercise, or paying attention to a conversation while walking. Struggling with dual-task challenges can manifest in various ways. You might experience decreased performance in either or both tasks, increased reaction times, or changes in physical movement like reduced walking speed or balance issues. Specifically, you could notice difficulties with tasks requiring cognitive flexibility, executive function, memory, attention, and processing speed. In some cases, people may also report increased falls or a fear of falling due to the challenges of dual-tasking, especially when combined with occupational demands. Dual-task training is used in rehabilitation, particularly for individuals with neurological conditions or injuries, to improve balance and gait, and it's also used in research to understand how cognitive abilities influence physical performance. But the most important thing to do when doing these tests is to complete them a few times at the start, then retest yourself once a month. That way you can track improvements or deterioration. Arkesteijn says: "Cognitive changes may be slower to notice than physical ones, so regular checks can help reveal progress over time." But he adds: "There's no single test or score that can capture how well you're ageing. Think of it more like a jigsaw puzzle. "Physical health, mental agility, emotional balance, social connection - they all matter, and they all interact. "And of course, even if you perform well now, some changes inthe future may be beyond your control. "No test can fully predict what lies ahead."
News.com.au
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Dick Van Dyke's wife opens up about ‘curse of living to almost 100'
Dick Van Dyke has experienced heartache in ageing. The 99-year-old Hollywood legend spoke about how he's lost special people in his life during a recent Q&A where he reflected on Ed Asner's death in 2021 before they could make a remake of The Odd Couple. 'That would've been such fun, and we lost it,' said Van Dyke, per People. 'I've lost a lot of friends.' Watch the interview in the video player above. 'He's outlived everybody,' Van Dyke's wife, Arlene Silver, added at the event in Malibu, California. 'That's the curse of living to almost 100,' she shared. But Silver, 53, also noted that Van Dyke is 'still so positive' despite the deaths of so many of his friends and former co-stars. When asked how he maintains a positive outlook on life, Van Dyke replied, 'Well, life's been good to me. I can't complain.' The Mary Poppins star has been married to Silver since 2012. Van Dyke revealed last month how the couple make their marriage work despite their 46-year age gap. 'We get along so well,' he told People, as Silver added, 'We just care about each other so much.' 'Everybody said it wouldn't work,' Van Dyke recalled. Along with a happy marriage, Van Dyke has kept up a healthy lifestyle that he's said involves going to the gym multiple times a week. 'Somebody said, 'To what do you attribute your age and physical condition?' I've always exercised three days a week,' he shared in January on Ted Danson's podcast Where Everybody Knows Your Name. 'We go to the gym still, and I think that's why I'm not stove up like my equals,' Van Dyke said. Danson, 77, told Van Dyke: 'I would go to the same gym you did, and if I got there early enough, I would see you literally work out on some weight machine. And then, almost like you were doing circuit training, you would not walk to the next machine, you'd dance. You literally danced to the next machine.' While his health is fine, Van Dyke faced a scary incident earlier this year when his home was threatened by the deadly Palisades Fire. He and Silver did not evacuate their $US8 million house despite the blaze destroying other celebrity mansions in Malibu and adjacent areas. When the fires hit the couple's neighbourhood, Van Dyke tried to crawl to the car to escape. Luckily, his neighbours came to his aid at the time.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity make-unders! What would biggest and most glamorous stars look like if they weren't rich and famous?
Celebrities are known for their typically glamorous appearances, labelled as the most beautiful men and women in the world. But their incredible fame and staggering wealth has also enabled A-listers to access the very best in stylists, hairdressers, make-up artists and plastic surgeons. Fans have long debated the influence that money and connections can have on a person's looks, arguing that without regular beauty treatments, designer clothes and cosmetic enhancements, celebs might not look so different from the rest of us. And AI-generated photos of what some of the most attractive stars would look like without their fame or fortune have been trending on social media. The images theorise what the Hollywood elite would look like if they'd aged naturally, with some looking as radiant as ever and others almost unrecognisable after getting so many 'tweakments' to change their looks. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Many fans state that the photoshopped pictures illustrate just how unrealistic standards of beauty are when based on the idea that how celebs look is 'normal', lending credence to the popular phrase: 'You're not ugly, you're just poor.' Linda Evangelista Supermodel Linda Evangelista is known for being one of the world's most incredible beauties. However, just last month she admitted she's changed her mind about her appearance and ageing naturally, declaring that 'beauty is something you earn' through the years you've lived. Gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar's May 2025 Beauty issue, she revealed she still needs therapy to 'see what she looks like in the mirror' after being left 'permanently deformed' following rare side effect to a fat-freezing procedure in 2016. Linda explained: 'I have to go through therapy to like what I see when I look in the mirror, and I still don't look in the mirror. I didn't want to see myself because I didn't love myself or like myself.' Breaking down in tears, she added: 'I really think beauty is something you earn. I think of my grandmothers' faces and what the war did to them, the toll it took on them … just wearing their hardships. They wore it, and they were so gorgeous. It had nothing to do with perfection or youth.' Linda also revealed that she's 'fine' with her appearance now after she quietly underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. She added that in the wake of her ordeal, she's become more at-peace with the prospect of ageing, saying: 'I don't care how I age. I just want to age. It doesn't have to be gracefully. I really, really, really don't want to die. 'I have still so much to do. I'm finally getting comfortable with myself and with everything, and now I want to enjoy it.' Victoria Beckham Victoria Beckham has long been dogged with rumours she's gone under the knife to achieve her ageless looks and svelte figure. The fashionista, 51, has previously denied getting plastic surgery after she suddenly transformed from her natural 34A to a 34DD overnight, insisting her inflated look was down to tape and push-up bras. However, in 2005 Victoria's lawyers admitted that the denials were untrue and that she 'had in fact undergone breast enhancement surgery'. In a resurfaced letter that the singer-turned designer penned to her younger self for British Vogue in 2017, she expresses regret at her decision to get a boob job, warning: 'I should probably say, don't mess with your boobs. 'All those years I denied it — stupid. A sign of insecurity. Just celebrate what you've got,' she added. The mum-of-five has also denied frequent speculation she's had a nose job, insisting that she has achieved her 'button nose' with the help of contouring. Earlier this year, London-based cosmetic expert Dr Jonny Betteridge suggested Victoria had undergone facelift to maintain her appearance. He said her face is showing 'minimal signs of aging and looks much tighter', and theorised this could be because she'd had a facelift to compensate for using too much filler. He added that he frequently sees this with celebrities who end up 'looking puffy and overfilled' before getting their filler dissolved. To fix this issue he suggested Victoria had a deep plane face and neck lift — a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and tissue from the face and neck to improve the signs of ageing. Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones's ageless beauty is the envy of all, but the actress, 55, has admitted that stunning looks are the result of a long-term programme of pampering and luxury, reserved only for those with cash (seen left in December and right AI-generated) Catherine Zeta-Jones has long been the envy of all, having maintained her striking beauty for decades. However, the actress, 55, has admitted that her stunning looks are the result of a long-term programme of pampering and luxury, reserved only for those with cash. She previously said: 'I have a man who does pretty much everything except brush my hair before I go to bed. I have some really good people who help me out with all that beauty stuff.' When it comes to red carpet appearances, Catherine always has professional help, with big events said to start at £3,000. She keeps herself in incredible shape with daily workouts, helped by the fact she has her own home gym complete with ballet barre in her New York home with husband Micahel Douglas. While Catherine also has chefs at each of her properties, which she is said to have prepare her alkaline foods (such as fruit, nuts and vegetables) or a version of the Hay diet, whereby eating certain foods together is banned. She and Michael also use dental royalty Dr Larry Rosenthal to treat their smiles, with him reported to have given her a dental makeover involving a full set of Hollywood veneers, which will have cost about £30,000. She has also been suggested to have gone under the knife, with Anne Marie Gillett, from Transform Cosmetic Surgery, previously saying: 'Her cheeks are prominent, suggesting she's had some type of temporary dermal fillers injected — they look very full, defined and high. 'Her forehead is line-free, which is a classic telltale sign of Botox injections. I would expect Catherine to have regular procedures such as facial peels and laser treatments. 'Her jaw is also looking very defined — this may be down to some type of tightening and lifting treatment, or she may have had a midi facelift.' In addition, it is claimed that Catherine has had breast augmentation and at least one rhinoplasty, which has refined her distinctive nose. There was talk at the time of her wedding in 2000 that she and Michael had their eyebags surgically treated together. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively There has been a lot of speculation about whether Blake Lively has altered her looks with cosmetic treatments over the years, particularly a nose job, while Ryan Reynolds is also suspected of using some tweakments (seen in 2024 left and right AI generated) The actress has also never shared whether she's a fan of non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as fillers or injections like Botox There has been a lot of speculation about whether Blake Lively has altered her looks with cosmetic treatments over the years, particularly that she's undergone a nose job, but she's never confirmed them. The actress has also never shared whether she's a fan of non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as fillers or injections like Botox. Over the years however, observers have noted that her nose appears to be smaller and narrower than it was when she first entered showbiz. Last year the Instagram personality Dana Omari-Harrell, who runs the plastic surgery-themed account @IGFamousByDana, made a sensational claim about Blake. 'A little birdie told me Blake Lively's gorgeous rhinoplasty was performed by Dr. Thomas Romo in NYC (who graduated from Baylor Medical in Houston),' she alleged. The subject of rhinoplasties came up in Blake's spiraling legal battle with Justin Baldoni, her co-star and director on last year's film It Ends With Us. In a lawsuit against Blake, Justin accused her of jokingly advising him to get a nose job - an claim he backed up with video footage of her making the comment. Meanwhile, husband Ryan Reynolds sparked humorous reactions from fans earlier this month after he appeared to suffer a fake tan blunde r. The Deadpool star, 48, was spotted giving pal Hugh Jackman, 56, a hug after attending his play in New York City, with his skin having a distinct orange hue to it, particularly visible on the back of his neck as well as his hands and face. After photos of Ryan were shared to the deuxmoi Instagram account, fans couldn't help but point out the fake tan, writing: 'Why is he so orange?'; 'Ten layers of spray tan on the back of that neck'; 'Looks like his neck had been daubed with iodine pre-surgery!' And a number of fans joked that Ryan's new look might have been inspired by a Friends episode, in which Ross Geller gets an outrageously dark tan. Tess Daly As she returned to BBC screens, viewers were quick to notice that the presenter was displaying brilliant white and straight teeth (pictured) Even with the use of AI, Tess Daly doesn't look anything less than her usual stunning self. However, one slight change can be seen with her smile, flashing normal looking teeth, rather than blindingly white veneers. Last year, Tess sparked speculation she'd had a teeth transformation ahead of the last series of Strictly Come Dancing. As she returned to BBC screens, viewers were quick to notice that the presenter was displaying brilliant white and straight teeth. They took to social media to point out Tess' dazzling new smile, writing: Tess looks like she's had something done with her mouth. Teeth different maybe? Top lip? She looks a bit different I think'; 'What has Tess had done to her teeth?'; 'Has Tess got veneers?' Nicole Kidman Over the years, Nicole's smooth, wrinkle-free appearance has sparked rumours she's had cosmetic surgery performed on her face (pictured in 2016 left and AI generated on right) Over the years, Nicole's smooth, wrinkle-free appearance has sparked rumours she's had cosmetic surgery performed on her face. But the Australian actress, 57, who has continuously denied undergoing any surgery, credits healthy lifestyle choices as they secret behind her tight, youthful complexion. 'To be honest, I am completely natural', she told Marie Claire in 2007. Despite denying cosmetic surgery rumours, Nicole isn't shy from experimenting with minor 'tweakments' here and there as she previously admitting to getting Botox. But she soon realised it wasn't for her and quickly got it dissolved, she told German magazine TV Movie in 2011. She said: 'I've tried a lot of things, but aside from sports and good nutrition, most things don't make a difference. 'I even tried Botox but I didn't like how my face looked afterwards. Now I don't use it any more and I can move my forehead again.' In a 2018 interview with Harper's Bazaar, Nicole said she relies on a combination of daily sunscreen, multi-tasking makeup and beauty supplements to maintain her flawless visage. She has also pulled off many hairstyles to make her look years younger, including wigs and hair extensions to achieve a more youthful appearance as hair thins and loses volume with age. Amanda Holden The scare prompted the BGT star, 54, to give up injections and opt for non-invasive facial treatments instead, but she admitted to having a whole 'team' to maintain her looks (pictured in 2001) Amanda Holden has admitted to using Botox, but has stated that she stopped back in 2012, after the birth of her second daughter Hollie resulted in major complications that left her in a critical condition and she spent days in intensive care. The scare prompted the BGT star, 54, to give up injections and opt for non-invasive facial treatments instead, but she admitted to having a whole 'team' to maintain her looks. In 2014, she said: 'Everybody knows that in the past, yes, I've talked about having Botox. Since spending too much time in intensive care after nearly losing a baby, I've not gone under the knife or had any injections. 'To be absolutely honest, no different, I now have a team of amazing people and I have non-invasive stuff. 'But I have facials, I buy things from well-known chemists, it's not how I look physically, it's how my husband and how I feel about myself. My husband tells me every day wonderful things.' Amanda now relies on collagen wave facials, fancy face creams and drinking plenty of water to keep her skin glowing, as well as clever hair and make-up tricks. Renée Zellweger Renee Zellweger has come a long way since she was hailed for her glowing fresh face in Bridget Jones' Diary in 2001, sporting more angular features these days (pictured left in 2022 and AI generated right) Renee Zellweger has come a long way since she was hailed for her glowing fresh face and full cheeks in Bridget Jones' Diary back in 2001. Over the years, she has acquired the cloven, angular features and the impressively willowy frame of a classic screen siren. Her face fell under especially sharp scrutiny in 2014, thanks to her wide-eyed appearance at the Elle Magazine 21st Annual Women in Hollywood awards. She found herself dogged by rumors that she had undergone plastic surgery, and she staunchly tamped down the speculation in 2016. Renee attributed her new look to the lifestyle she had been leading amid her acting hiatus, which at that point had lasted six years. 'Not that it's anyone's business, but I did not make a decision to alter my face and have surgery on my eyes,' she insisted to the Huffington Post. 'I'm glad folks think I look different. I'm living a different, happy, more fulfilling life, and I'm thrilled that perhaps it shows,' added the Chicago star. In the years since, she has continued to be the subject of speculation about her face, including when she covered this February's issue of British Vogue. She was met with social media comments such as 'Please someone leak the non-altered photo,' 'Doesn't look like her at all,' and 'Make her look like Rene please.' Dr. Mark Salomos recently told the MailOnline: 'Yes of course we can all see that her face has changed somewhat, but the main reason for this is that she has lost weight and as she's got older her face has got thinner.' He added: 'I suspect she has had an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) as the eyes are far less hooded now. Not sure about the lower, she may have had lazers for tightening.' His view was that 'it's likely she's had some non-surgical skin tightening to her face but I don't think she's had anything else done. She's obviously happy in her personal life and it reflects in how she looks.' Tom Cruise Tom Cruise's face has been the subject of speculation in recent years, with cosmetic experts suggesting he has used fillers and skin-tightening treatments to maintain his youthful looks (seen in 2022 left and AI-generated on right) Tom Cruise's face has been the subject of speculation in recent years, with cosmetic experts suggesting he has used fillers and skin-tightening treatments to maintain his youthful looks. There was also speculation over filler use in October 2021, when the actor turned up at a baseball game in San Francisco with much fuller features. He has never admitted publicly to getting work done, but in February 2022 retired showbusiness executive Eileen Berlin, who became Tom's personal manage when he was 18 years old, said the actor was 'obsessed with his looks'. 'Tommy has built an aura around himself,' she said. 'I think he will do whatever it takes to preserve his youthful image as long as possible and will fight anything that stands in his way.' In the past has reported that Tom may had gotten fillers in his face like Botox, which freezes muscles to help reduce wrinkles, and laser skin resurfacing, which removes damaged layers of skin for a more youthful appearance. Plastic surgeons also said that his decision to opt for a fuller head of hair may also be accentuating any differences in his appearance. While fans have suggested that Tom has undergone cosmetic surgery like peck implants or even liposuction after spotting photos of him on holiday in Spain. The Mission: Impossible previously revealed he enjoys a wide-ranging list of physical activities to keep in shape. He told Men's Health: 'Sea-kayaking, caving… fencing, treadmill, weights… rock climbing, hiking… I jog… I do so many different activities.' Constantly challenging his body, the star follows a five day workout plan which includes three days of weight training sessions and cardio as well as two days of more 'out-there' activities like fencing or hiking. Lindsay Lohan As Lindsay Lohan launches her Hollywood comeback, she has left observers in awe of her astonishingly youthful appearance at public events (seen left in November and AI generated on right) Her glow-up has sparked a debate among fans who've been trying to figure out what procedures the star may have done to achieve her ageless look and they've flocked to social media to exchange their wild theories (pictured in Mean Girls in 2004) The actress herself previously credited her appearance to little more than a good skincare routine. Her current luminous complexion is a far cry from her weathered appearance in 2012, during her years-long substance-fueled flameout (seen right) Lindsay Lohan's face looked smoother and more taut than ever when she arrived at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party earlier this year. As the 38-year-old launches her Hollywood comeback, she has left observers in awe of her astonishingly youthful appearance at public events. Her glow-up has sparked a debate among fans who've been trying to figure out what procedures the star may have done to achieve her ageless look and they've flocked to social media to exchange their wild theories. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Barrett, who specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, shared his own tongue-in-cheek take not long ago. 'I don't even know if that's plastic surgery, or if she was abducted by aliens,' he joked when asked about Lindsay. 'So you can't even put that one on there.' Her current luminous complexion is a far cry from her weathered appearance in 2012, during her years-long substance-fueled flameout. New York City-based plastic surgeon Gary Linkov suggested that she had started recieving lip fillers in her late-teens or early-20s, adding that since then, the 38-year-old actor appears to have had a number of other procedures. He put her 'refreshed' appearance down to a combination of a facelift to smooth out lines and tighten her jawline, an upper eyelid lift to reduce skin above the eyes, a nose job to make it more streamlined, and a fat transfer to her face to make it appear youthful. Lindsay has hit back at speculation that she had plastic surgeries, with her father Michael Lohan telling Page Six late last month that she has 'never had any work done', but revealed she had done 'peels, fillers and Botox'. The actress herself previously credited her appearance to little more than a good skincare routine. Her return to the big screen has plastic surgeons buzzing about the possible foray into a new era of undetectable plastic surgery, with one esthetician gushing: 'I need to know absolutely everything that occurred between 2018 to 2024 to have this crazy of a transformation. I'm in the industry and I'm at a loss for words.' Johnny Depp In September, Johnny Depp displayed what is reported to be the first cosmetic step in a big physical transformation (seen in September) Sources indicate that the actor's dental makeover was crucial not only for restoring his standing in Hollywood but, more importantly, for his overall health (pictured May 2023) A source echoed similar claims to Radar , saying Johnny is 'finally going to do something about that pot belly, not to mention investing in some beauty rituals to polish up his skin, hair and general appearance' (pictured in 1995) In September, Johnny Depp displayed what is reported to be the first cosmetic step in a big physical transformation. The 61-year-old appeared in an Instagram video, showcasing noticeably improved teeth after previous appearances had sparked fan concern. According to multiple sources, this fresh look is just the beginning, with rumours of plastic surgery being next. 'He's become hyper aware of how certain parts of his body are falling apart and now he's mapping out a health plan,' an insider told InTouch. 'He wants to build up muscle too and maybe some nip/tucks and why not?' A source echoed similar claims to Radar, saying Johnny is 'finally going to do something about that pot belly, not to mention investing in some beauty rituals to polish up his skin, hair and general appearance.' Sources indicate that the actor's dental makeover was crucial not only for restoring his standing in Hollywood but, more importantly, for his overall health. 'He had no choice, his teeth were rotten to the bone and his breath reeked, and it was either veneers or risk some serious health problems, like infection and maybe even heart disease,' the InTouch insider claimed. The Radar source noted that the star's alleged history of substance abuse contributed to his dental issues. It marks a huge U-turn for Johnny, after he previously spoke about his dental health nearly three decades back, telling Premiere magazine in 1995 that he had 'loads of cavities' by the age of 31. 'I had a root canal done eight years ago that's unfinished. It's like a rotten little stub,' he said at the time. 'When I see people with perfect teeth, it drives me up the wall. I'd rather swallow a tick than have that!' Jennifer Lopez A cosmetic surgeon recently used his Future Face program, which allows him to predict how a face is likely to age in the next 20 years, to visualise what Jennifer Lopez could have looked like at 50 had she aged like the 'average woman' (left in 2019 and right AI generated) The software used by the Harley Street specialist studied key marker points around Jennifer's eyes, eyelids, cheek bones, frown lines and crow's feet - and shows fascinating results for many of today's A-listers who are in their fifties (seen in February) Julian said: 'Any women will wonder what is J-Lo's secret to remaining so youthful. Certainly her clean living and sporty lifestyle have made a difference' (seen in 1994) Cosmetic surgeon Julian De Silva recently used his Future Face program, which allows him to predict how a face is likely to age in the next 20 years, to visualise what Jennifer Lopez could have looked like at 50 had she aged like the 'average woman'. The software used by the Harley Street specialist studied key marker points around Jennifer's eyes, eyelids, cheek bones, frown lines and crow's feet - and shows fascinating results for many of today's A-listers who are in their fifties. Julian said: 'Any women will wonder what is J-Lo's secret to remaining so youthful. Certainly her clean living and sporty lifestyle have made a difference. 'She has no alcohol or coffee, has never smoked, protects her skin from the sun, sees a personal trainer every day, and says she always gets at least seven hours of sleep. 'Her beautiful Puerto Rican complexion will also tend to age more gracefully than lighter skin tones. 'But although these things will certainly help maintain healthier skin they will not stop the inevitable loosening of the skin and gravity's effects on the face moving downwards, so it is likely that she has used some non-invasive treatments such as lifting facials to maintain the youthful shape of her face.'
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
Caroline Labouchere On Proving That Beauty Knows No Age Limit
True beauty reveals itself not in spite of time, but because of it. Caroline Labouchere is part of a chic collective of women we celebrate in our May 2025 issue, each sharing the rituals that sustain them, the challenges that have shaped them, and what products and practices make them feel their most beautiful When Caroline Labouchere embraced her silver hair during lockdown, she never imagined becoming Dubai's most unexpected model. At the age of 54, the British expat caught the fashion world's attention. Here was something refreshingly real in an industry fixated on youth, leading to runway spots and campaigns across the Middle East. Now she's the face of a movement that proves beauty deepens with time. What's been the most unexpected or challenging aspect of ageing? How my skin looks and feels. We lose elasticity in our skin as our collagen declines, and we get wrinkles. Lots of wrinkles – everywhere! I'm braver, more confident, and definitely happier. What truly defines beauty – in yourself or others? Beauty is both emotional and physical: happiness shines in the eyes, health shines from the body. The combination is a totally subjective 'feeling' of beauty. What gives you the confidence to share your story on social media? We evolved into communities. They were small, villages. Everyone knew each other and all ages sat together. I think of social media as my 'village.' What's your signature scent? Acqua di Parma's Colonia. I remember writing letters to my son at boarding school and spraying them with 'my' smell. Any beauty treatments you swear by? I do Botox and I love a good massage with some exfoliation. Whose style – real or fictional – has inspired you most? Audrey Hepburn. Style icon! Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Simple, yet elegant. What moment in your life are you proudest of? My first modelling job at the age of 54. Something clicked. I rocked the shoot and didn't second-guess myself for the first time in my life. What advice would you give to your younger self? Make mistakes. We learn from them and they make well-rounded humans. What's always in your handbag, no matter what? Lip gloss, tissues, a toothpick, a hair elastic, a hair claw clip, a Diet Pepsi and my phone. Your most treasured possession? I don't treasure possessions, but the thing I care most about after my husband and children would be my dog, Mocha. How would you describe yourself in a sentence or word? A woman. Describe your perfect day off – how do you unwind? Nothing urgent. Coffee on the balcony with my husband and dog (dog first, perhaps!), lunch out somewhere with my daughter and son-in-law, and/or my son and his girlfriend and – of course – my husband. A dog walk. A ready, steady, cook pot-luck-type supper before curling up with family on a sofa with a good Netflix show. Looking back, which chapter of your life feels the most beautiful to you? Now. I have freedom. I can be who I want, with whom I want, when I want. Being authentic daily takes work. I don't always get it right, but I shall keep trying! Caroline's Top 3 Beauty Picks From Harper's Bazaar Arabia May 2025 Issue.
