It's no secret that celebrities have access to a lot that regular people don't. They can easily afford to hire trainers to keep their physique looking amazing, personal chefs to make sure they're always eating clean, assistants to run around and do their errands, glam squads to make sure their hair and makeup are always on point... the list goes on and on. Sure, they often have to work long hours on set — but there are a lot of perks that can make up for that. Not to mention, they can easily buy all the most expensive products on the market — price is no issue. So, it's no secret that many celebrities look far younger than their actual age. After all, their job depends on them looking amazing at all times!
However, there are some celebs that take things to an entirely different level — celebs who look like they've found a fountain of youth and are actually aging backward. Whether it's just good genes or good living (no junk food, plenty of exercise, etc.), it's hard to argue with the fact that these celebs look amazing.
Here are 15 celebs who, like a fine wine, just get better with age — and 5 who have unfortunately seen better days.
15 Celebs Who Only Get Better With Age
20 David Beckham, Who Has Traded In His Questionable Style Choices For The Suave Dad Look
David Beckham is probably one of the most fashion-forward celebrities out there. Over the years, with his fashion icon wife Victoria Beckham by his side, he's tried out a ton of different looks. He's changed up his hair, he's changed up his wardrobe, and he's never afraid to take a style risk. Lately, though, he's been hopping off the trendsetter train and going instead for a more classic look — and we're totally into it. From the chic menswear staples to the perfectly styled hair to the scruffy stubble, we love everything about his new look — and would definitely say that he looks more incredible now than he did in his 20s.
19 Southern Belle Reese Witherspoon, Who Is 42 And Looking Fabulous
It's hard to believe that Reese Witherspoon has been in the industry for decades now because she still looks so young! And yes, part of the reason is that she got started when she was still a teenager, but a large part of it is that she takes care of herself and still looks incredible. She's not afraid to indulge in some southern staples like biscuits from time to time, but on the whole, she takes great care of herself and makes sure she's in peak form. That's how, in addition to having a successful acting career, she's also running a ton of other businesses, from her clothing company Draper James to her production company.
18 Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Who Is Way Dreamier In His Late 30s Than He Was In His Twenties
When he first got his start in the industry, Joseph Gordon-Levitt was a bit of a nerd, to be perfectly honest. He rocked a particular kind of floppy hairstyle, was pretty lean and wore a lot of baggy clothing. Basically, he looked like a high school student that wandered into Hollywood. Nowadays, he's looking a whole lot suaver — and we would definitely say he's aged incredibly. He looks way better now than he did in his younger days, and part of that is just learning what works for him. As a guy who is fairly petite, he's realized that trading in baggy clothing for pieces that are perfectly tailored is the way to go.
17 Jennifer Lopez, Who Seriously Gets Younger Looking Every Single Year
We don't know if Jennifer Lopez has any plans to take a step back from the entertainment industry and retire in the years to come, but one thing is for sure — the woman could easily keep wearing crop tops in music videos for another decade to come. She's been tearing up the charts since the '90s, and still looks pretty much the same as when she's started. While her genes probably help, the fact is she puts in a ton of hard work to look the way she does. It's all healthy living and long hours spent at the gym sculpting her physique.
16 Gabrielle Union, Who Is Surprisingly 45 Years Old (We Would Have Guessed Late 20s!)
You may remember Gabrielle Union from some of the teen movies she did back in the '90s, but did you know she was already in her late 20s when she was filming teen hits like Bring It On and 10 Things I Hate About You? Now, Union is 45, and honestly, doesn't look a day over 30. It also doesn't hurt that she's full of youthful energy — seriously, if you're not following her on Instagram yet, you need to be. She's constantly posting hilarious videos about her life, complete with dance moves, twerking, and a whole lot of hilarity. Oh, and her pro athlete hubby Dwyane Wade makes an appearance from time to time, which is just a bonus.
15 Robert Downey Jr., Who Is Literally 53 (We Can't Get Over It)
Robert Downey Jr. just has a youthful energy that is hard to ignore. Something about his style and swagger makes you think that he must be in his late 30s, or perhaps early 40s at the most — but he's actually already well into his 50s! He's making a whole lot more healthy choices now than he did in his 20s, but either way, we'd totally say he's aging like a fine wine. Of course, it certainly didn't hurt that he snagged a major character role later in life, playing the iconic Tony Stark on screen. I mean, who doesn't have a bit of a thing for Tony Stark?
14 Gwen Stefani, Who Made Some Questionable Style Choices In Her Youth But Has Her Look Down Now
If you put a picture of Gwen Stefani in her 20s alongside a picture of her now, you might have a hard time deciding which shot she was younger in. That's because, in her 20s, she made a few questionable style decisions, including crazy hairstyles and clothing choices. Nowadays, she has her style down to an art — her platinum blonde hair and red lip are her signatures, and her clothing is always fashion forward yet totally her. She looks absolutely amazing, and still tears up the stage with the same energy that she did when she was just starting out in the industry.
13 Jennifer Aniston, Who Is Only One Year From 50
No matter how many times we see a behind the scenes scoop on Jennifer Aniston's habits revealed, we're going to read it — we want to know every single one of her secrets that explains how she still looks so amazing when she's almost 50! Her look has definitely evolved a bit over the years, but she consistently comes back to that California chic vibe that fits her so well. She hasn't had another major television hit like she did with Friends, instead opting to stick with movies, but we have to admit, we're crossing our fingers that she'll be back on our television screens sometime soon.
12 Kerry Washington, Who Looked Way Better As Olivia Pope Than In Her Younger Days
You might not even know that Kerry Washington was in the teen drama Save The Last Dance because she looked so dramatically different then than she does now — however if you looked at her then and now side by side, you'd be hard pressed to guess which the older Kerry was. She's definitely refined her sense of style over the years, but she looks absolutely incredible and is virtually ageless. As Olivia Pope, she gave us major #stylegoals for episode after episode, and on the red carpet, she also brings amazing looks that we can't get enough of. She's been the face of with cosmetics companies before, but we have to admit, part of us hopes she comes out with her own clothing line at some point — she's just so chic!
11 Colin Firth, Who Looks As Dreamy Now As He Did As Mr. Darcy
Many, many women fell in love with Colin Firth when he played Mr. Darcy in the Pride and Prejudice miniseries, and then many more fell in love with him as Mark Darcy in the Bridget Jones' Diary series, where he made us all swoon by claiming to like Bridget just as she is. And years later, most women still have a bit of a thing for Colin Firth because, well, he's Colin Firth! He just has this gentlemanly air about him, his accent is incredible, and even though we love that he'd been tackling increasingly complex roles in recent years, we kind of still hope he continues to take on leading man roles.
10 Charlize Theron, Who Is Endlessly Glamorous, Always
It's kind of hard to believe that Charlize Theron is in her 40s, yet at the same time, she's the perfect example of a super chic star in her 40s. She's somehow managed to look incredible, decade after decade, and even though she plays around with her style a bit, she always has elegance at the core of every look. Theron has taken on roles that require her to change her look quite dramatically over the years, but on the red carpet, she always brings full glamour. The statuesque blonde will definitely continue to look amazing in everything for decades to come.
9 Cindy Crawford, Who Continues To Look Runway Ready, Even At 52
Modeling is an industry based almost solely on your appearance — sure, you need to know certain posing techniques and how to find the light, but it all comes down to the actual angles of your face and how you look in front of the camera. So, you might assume that models would step back from the spotlight once they get a little older — but that's not what Cindy Crawford has done. She's still in the public eye for her various ventures, and she still looks absolutely amazing in front of the camera. It just goes to prove, once a supermodel, always a supermodel.
8 Sandra Bullock, Who Could Still Easily Play A Romantic Lead
We loved Ocean's 8 for a variety of reasons, but one of them was that it gave Sandra Bullock a chance to take center stage looking like a total boss. Sure, she's been the romantic lead in so many movies we can't even count, and could still very easily slip into that role. However, we love seeing her tackling even more challenging roles like being a criminal mastermind. Plus, can we talk about the wardrobe she had in the movie? Amazing. We covet every single coat she wore, and are amazed she's managed to stay looking so incredible, year after year after year. Seriously — we want her secrets!
7 Justin Timberlake, A Total Babe Now (And Thankfully Gave Up His Blonde Ramen Curls)
Sure, Justin Timberlake was a heartthrob with a ton of fans when he was in NSYNC, but let's be honest — those ramen blonde curls were no good. He rocked that look for quite a while before becoming a solo artist and signaling the change in his career by totally changing up his look, shaving off signature curls into a buzz cut. He's grown it out from time to time over the years, but always returns to that classic, basic cut, and it was probably one of the best style moves he ever made. We love the scruffier, more fashion-forward Justin Timberlake, and he's definitely gotten better with age.
6 Jessica Alba, Who Looks Just As Gorgeous As In Her Early Starlet Days
When she was first starting out in Hollywood, Jessica Alba was certainly gorgeous, but there wasn't all that much that set her apart from the crowd. Nowadays, she definitely stands out in a room — she has her style mastered, and she projects a totally different level of confidence. After all, she's not just an actress now, she's also the entrepreneur at the helm of a hugely successful company. She knows how to prioritize self-care and ensure her body is getting what it needs, which probably explains how she continues to look even more amazing, year after year. Seriously — the woman never ages!
5 Who Have Maybe Seen Better Days:
5 Lindsay Lohan, Whose Hard Partying Days Caught Up With Her
When Lindsay Lohan got her start in the industry, she was a fresh-faced redhead with a ton of promise. She transitioned from being a child actress into teen roles, and it seemed that she was on the rise to superstardom. Unfortunately, some of her personal demons got in the way as various issues sidetracked her for a while. Nowadays, she's traded in the world of Hollywood for the world of Dubai, but she still continues to live a bit of a party girl lifestyle, which as many of us know, isn't really conducive to looking amazing. Plenty of sleep and self-care is the key to looking your best for years to come.
4 Axl Rose, Who Definitely Isn't The Same Dreamboat He Was During His Rock Star Days
Anyone who was totally head over heels in love with Guns 'n' Roses rocker, Axl Rose, back when the band was tearing up the charts decades ago may be scratching their heads looking at him now — he looks like a totally different guy. It just proves how dangerous it can be to neglect self-care and opt to go under the knife for procedures. You end up damaging your looks in a major way. We're crossing our fingers that he turns things around a little bit because he definitely brings an explosive energy to the stage — it would be great to see him touring again.
3 Janice Dickinson, A Supermodel Who Unfortunately Went The Wrong Route
On the one hand, we have to admire Janice Dickinson's unapologetic approach to aging. She got the procedures she wanted and refuses to feel bad about it. And, while everyone is entitled to do what they want with their own bodies, we can't help but wonder how Janice would have aged if she opted to stay away. She was such an incredible beauty back in her supermodel days, and we have to assume she would have probably looked amazing as she got older — after all, it's all about the bone structure. We'll never know how she could have looked.
2 Johnny Depp, Who Has Become Too Much Like His Unusual Personas
There was a time when just about every woman in the world had a crush on Johnny Depp. He had that artsy vibe that drove many women nuts and was just a total heartthrob. His style has evolved over the years, and unfortunately, he's traded in the generally artsy vibe for character looks that seem to have stepped straight off the set of one of the many Tim Burton flicks he's worked on. And, what works in a movie doesn't always work in real life. Plus, there's all the drama in his personal life that definitely sours his looks for many.
1 Steven Tyler, Whose Years Of Rocking Have Caught Up With Him
Steven Tyler definitely has a unique look — when you see pictures of him in his younger days, you can very easily identify him by that trademark pout. However, there's no denying that the rock and roll lifestyle has taken a bit of a toll on his looks. We love that he's committed to his bohemian vibe, keeping the long hair and piles of jewelry, but the man could definitely do with a bit of self-care. With his style and bone structure, he could look so amazing, even in his older years — he just needs to prioritize his health a bit and take care of himself!
