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Females are uniting in defence of acclaimed star Zeta-Jones following she faced scrutiny on social media regarding her looks at a recent red carpet appearance.

She appeared at a promotional function in LA last month during which a TikTok interview about her character in season two of Wednesday became dominated because of comments concerning her appearance.

A Chorus of Defence

This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, called the negative reaction "complete nonsense", noting that "men aren't given such a timeline imposed on women".

"Men are free from such a timeline imposed on women," said Ms White.

Beauty journalist Sali Hughes, 50, stated in contrast to men, women were criticized growing older and she ought to be free to look in any way she chooses.

Online Reaction

During the interview, which was also posted on social media and garnered millions of views, Zeta-Jones, originally from Wales, discussed how much she enjoyed exploring her character, the Addams Family matriarch, in the new episodes.

However a large portion of the online responses focused on her years and were negative towards her appearance.

This criticism triggered widespread defence of Zeta-Jones, featuring a viral video from one Facebook user which stated: "There is criticism for females if they undergo treatments and attack them when they don't have enough."

Online users came to her defence, with one writing: "She is growing older naturally and she is stunning."

Many labelled her as "stunning" and "so pretty", while someone else said that "she appears her age - which is simply reality."

A Statement Arrival

She appeared for her interview earlier without any makeup to "prove a point" and to demonstrate the absence of a "blueprint" for what a woman of a certain age ought to appear.

Like many women of her years, she said she "takes care of herself" not to appear younger but in order to feel "better" and appear "in good health".

"Getting older represents an honour and if we can do it as well as possible, this is what is important," she continued.

Ms White stated that males are not held to equivalent appearance ideals, noting "nobody scrutinizes how old certain male celebrities are - they only look 'great'."

Ms White noted this was part of the motivation behind her participation in the pageant's division the classic category, to "show that midlife women continue to exist" and "retain their appeal".

Unfair Scrutiny

The author, an author and presenter from Wales, said that while the actor is "stunning" it was "beside the point", adding she ought to be free to appear however she liked without her years coming under examination.

She stated the digital criticism proved no woman was "exempt" and that females should not face the "perpetual story" which says they are insufficient or of the right age - an issue that is "galling, irrespective of the person involved".

Questioned on whether men face equivalent judgment, she answered "not at all", noting females are criticized merely for having the "boldness" to be present on social media while growing older.

A No-Win Situation

Even with the wellness sector advocating for "youthful longevity", Hughes said females are still judged regardless of if they grow older without intervention or underwent treatments including plastic surgery or fillers.

"When a woman ages naturally, others claim more could be done; if you undergo treatments, you're accused of failing to age well," she added.