🔗 Share this article Females Unite For Catherine Zeta-Jones Over Age-Related Criticism Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones encountered online commentary about her looks at a Netflix event in November. Females are uniting for acclaimed star Zeta-Jones following she was targeted by scrutiny on social media regarding her appearance at a recent red carpet function. Zeta-Jones attended an industry gathering in Hollywood on 9 November where an online segment featuring her part in the latest Wednesday was overshadowed due to discussion focusing on her appearance. Voices of Support This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, labelled the backlash "utter foolishness", adding that "males escape such a timeline that women do". "Males escape this expiration date imposed on women," argued the pageant winner. Author Sali Hughes, 50, stated unlike men, women were subject to unfair scrutiny as they age and she ought to be able to look in any way she chooses. The Social Media Storm In the video, which was also posted on social media and garnered more than 2.5m views, the actor, hailing from Wales, talked about how much she enjoyed portraying her part, Morticia Addams, in the latest season. However a significant number of the hundreds of comments centered on her years and were critical regarding her looks. The negative remarks triggered widespread defence for Zeta-Jones, featuring a popular post from a social media user which said: "You bully females for having treatments and attack them if they avoid sufficient procedures." Online users came to her defence, with one writing: "She is aging naturally and she looks stunning." Some called her as "beautiful" and "very attractive", and one comment read that "she appears her age - which is simply life." Making a Point Ms White arrived without cosmetics during her appearance as a demonstration. She appeared on air earlier makeup-free to make a statement and to demonstrate the absence of a "template" for what a female in her 50s ought to appear. As with others in her demographic, she stated she "looks after herself" not to appear younger but so she feels "well" and be "vibrant". "Getting older represents a gift and provided we age the best we can, that's what truly counts," she added. She contended that men were not held to identical beauty standards, noting "people don't ask the age of famous men are - they only are described as 'wonderful'." She explained this was one of the reasons behind her participation in the pageant's division for over-45s, to "show that women in midlife remain relevant" and "possess it". Unfair Scrutiny From Wales author and commentator Hughes states women are often and harshly criticized for the natural aging process. The author, a writer and commentator of Welsh origin, stated that although the actor is "beautiful" this is "not the point", stating further she ought to be able to appear as she wishes free from her years facing scrutiny. She stated the online abuse demonstrated not a single woman is "exempt" and that it is unfair for women to endure the "ongoing theme" suggesting they are insufficient or youthful enough - a problem that is "galling, irrespective of the individual targeted". Questioned on whether men face identical criticism, she answered "not at all", explaining females are attacked merely for demonstrating the "audacity" to be present online as they age. An Impossible Standard Even with the wellness sector advocating for "age-defiance", Hughes said females are still judged whether they aged naturally or underwent treatments such as cosmetic surgery or injectables. "When a woman ages naturally, commenters state more could be done; if you undergo treatments, you are criticized for trying too hard," she concluded.