🔗 Share this article Women Rally For Catherine Zeta-Jones Following Age-Related Remarks Acclaimed star Zeta-Jones encountered criticism over her looks during a Netflix FYC event recently. Females are uniting in defence of Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones following she was targeted by criticism across platforms over her looks following a industry event. The actor was present at a promotional function in LA recently during which a TikTok interview featuring her role in the new series of the 'Wednesday' show was overshadowed because of discussion concerning her age. A Chorus of Defence This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, described the backlash "absolute rubbish", noting that "men aren't given such a timeline that women do". "Men are free from this expiration date that women do," said Ms White. Author Sali Hughes, 50, commented in contrast to men, women were subject to unfair scrutiny growing older and the actor deserves to be at liberty to look in any way she chooses. Online Reaction In the video, uploaded to Facebook and garnered more than 2.5m views, the actor, who is from Mumbles, Swansea, spoke of the pleasure of exploring her character, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes. Yet a large portion of the numerous remarks centered on her age and were disparaging regarding her looks. The negative remarks triggered significant support for Zeta-Jones, featuring a widely-shared clip online which said: "There is criticism for women when they get too much work done and bully them when they don't have sufficient procedures." Others also rallied in support, with one writing: "It's called ageing naturally and she looks beautiful." Others described her as "gorgeous" and "lovely", while someone else said that "she looks her age - which is simply reality." A Statement Arrival Ms White appeared without cosmetics for her interview to "prove a point". Ms White arrived at the studio earlier with a bare face to make a statement and to show the absence of a "template" of how a female in her 50s should look like. Like many women her age, she said she "takes care of herself" not to appear younger but so she feels "better" and be "in good health". "Ageing is an honour and provided we live gracefully, that is what is important," she added. She argued that males are not held to the same appearance ideals, adding "no-one questions the age of certain male celebrities might be - they only are described as 'great'." She explained that became one of the reasons behind her participation in the pageant's division for women over 45, to "show that females of a certain age remain relevant" and "possess it". The Core Issue From Wales author and commentator Hughes says females are frequently and unfairly criticized for the natural aging process. Hughes, a writer and commentator from Wales, said that while the actor is "stunning" that is "not the point", adding she should be able to appear in any way she chooses absent her years being scrutinised. Hughes argued the social media vitriol demonstrated no woman was "protected" and that females should not face the "perpetual story" which says they are not good enough or young enough - an issue that is "infuriating, irrespective of the individual targeted". Asked if men face the same scrutiny, she said "not at all", adding females are attacked simply for showing "boldness" to be present on social media as they age. An Impossible Standard Regardless of the wellness sector promoting "longevity", she commented women were still face criticism whether they aged without intervention or underwent treatments like plastic surgery or injectables. "When a woman ages naturally, others claim you ought to try harder; if you undergo procedures, you're accused of trying too hard," she added.