đź”— Share this article Females Unite For the Oscar-Winning Actor Over Age-Shaming Remarks Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones was subject to online commentary regarding her looks during an industry FYC event recently. Females are uniting behind acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones following she encountered disparaging remarks on social media about her appearance during a industry event. She appeared at a Netflix event in LA last month during which an online segment discussing her character in the latest Wednesday became dominated by comments focusing on her appearance. A Chorus of Defence Laura White, 58, called the negative reaction "utter foolishness", noting that "men don't have this sell-by/use-by date imposed on women". "Males escape this expiration date which women face," argued Laura White. Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, commented unlike men, women were subject to unfair scrutiny for ageing and Zeta-Jones should be at liberty to appear however she liked. Digital Backlash In the video, also shared to social media and had more than 2.5m views, the actor, hailing from Wales, discussed her enjoyment in delving into her role, the Addams Family matriarch, in season two. Yet many of the hundreds of comments centered on her years and were negative towards her appearance. The negative remarks ignited widespread defence of Zeta-Jones, including a viral video from a social media user which declared: "People criticize women for having too much work done and attack them when they don't have enough." Online users rallied in support, as one put it: "It's called ageing naturally and she looks gorgeous." Some called her as "gorgeous" and "lovely", and one comment read that "she appears her age - that is the natural process." Challenging Perceptions Ms White arrived makeup-free on air to "prove a point". Ms White arrived for her interview recently with a bare face as a demonstration and to highlight there was no set "blueprint" of how a female in midlife ought to appear. Similar to numerous females her age, she said she "takes care of herself" not to appear younger but so she feels "better" and look "in good health". "Growing older is an honour and if we can do it the best we can, this is what really matters," she stated further. She argued that males are not judged by equivalent appearance ideals, stating "people don't ask the age of famous men might be - they just are described as 'fantastic'." Ms White noted this was a key factor for entering Miss Great Britain's category for over-45s, in order to demonstrate that women in midlife remain relevant" and "retain their appeal". The Core Issue From Wales author and commentator Hughes states women face being consistently and unjustly scrutinized as they grow older. Hughes, a writer and commentator of Welsh origin, commented that while the actor is "gorgeous" that is "irrelevant", stating further she deserves to be able to appear in any way she chooses absent her years facing scrutiny. She said the digital criticism demonstrated that no female is "immune" and that females should not face the "constant narrative" suggesting they are lacking or young enough - a situation that is "galling, no matter the person involved". Questioned on whether men experience the same scrutiny, she said "absolutely not", adding females are criticized merely for demonstrating the "audacity" to live on the internet while growing older. An Impossible Standard Despite cosmetic companies emphasizing "longevity", she commented females are still judged regardless of if they grow older without intervention or underwent treatments like cosmetic surgery or injectables. "Should you grow older naturally, others claim you ought to try harder; if you get work done, you're accused of failing to age well," she remarked further.