"There is no question, no-one wants to look old." That was from Drew Barrymore's 2017 interview with Allure. She called age "a battle I choose not to fight because you can't win." Not everyone has that confidence (and Drew is only 43).
There's a fear in Hollywood, and it can feel like a plague. It isn't getting caught without makeup. It isn't even having another actress beat you to a role. In an industry that comes with the biggest shelf life ever, age is the #1 concern. Youth? It seems to be the #1 asset.
Peeping behind those Versace eyewear shades, celebs who don't have youth on their side are walking around with the biggest #Judged ever. Who's judging them? On the whole, it's mostly us. Everyday normies who continue to buy gossip magazines, continue to buy music from artists who just turned 21 (and buy a lot less of it if the artist is hitting 50).
Times are changing, though. If 40 was the new 30 in Sex and The City, that's nothing compared to real-life. Fifty is officially the new 40. Given how some of these power women are looking and feeling, 50 might as well be the new 35. Ariana Grande and Miley Cyrus may still be in their 20s, but they've got competition.
We're talking about celebs who had careers before Kylie Jenner was born. This one is for the ladies who are fitter, healthier, more grounded, and more fabulous than ever. Here are 16 celebs over 50 who don't look a day over 35 (plus 4 turning the big five-oh in 2019).
20 That Moment You Realize JLO Is 49 Years Old
#Jawdrop. JLO is 49 years old. Her career is bigger than ever, her romance with A-Rod is throwing us #ProposalVibes, but it's Jen's physique that has everyone floored. Speaking to Hello on just how she looks so good, Jen said:
"I am 100% convinced that working out is part of what makes me so happy. I love the way working out makes me feel."
We're so busy focusing on how working out makes this woman look, we'd probably forgotten to consider how it makes Jen feel. FYI, not many celebs approaching 50 are able to rack up Instagram followers like a Kardashian. This lady can.
19 When You Realize Jennifer Aniston Will Blow Out 50 Candles In 2019
Jennifer Aniston might have made 2018 news for her divorce from Justin Theroux, but one headline continues to dominate. "Defying age" is generally what you'll see every magazine interviewing Jen on (and with good reason).
At 49 years old, Jen looks as fresh-faced as she did at 29. Friends came and went. So did Brad Pitt. This girl's all-American beauty, though? #NotBudging
"I don't think life stops at 50 – if anything, it gets more and more exciting,"
Jen told Glamour. "For some reason, we don't honor or pay respect to aging." Here, Jen. All the respect in the world.
18 Sandra Bullock: 54, Making Her Point Next To A 30-Year-Old Rihanna
Hollywood blockbusters are mega picky when it comes to casting. Ocean's 8 chose Rihanna as a #2018Relevant celeb who would likely boost the franchise's viewings. Sandra Bullock? They cast her in a heartbeat.
At 54 years old, Sandra continues to defy her age with the same effortless beauty she's always had."Bangs before Botox" is her motto, according to Hello.
As one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood, Sandra stands at a firm #No when it comes to suspect enhancements or popping into clinics.
17 Cindy Crawford: 52, Same Deal With Her 17-Year-Old Daughter, Kaia Gerba
If a 17-year-old "it girl" of a daughter isn't competition, we don't know what is. Cindy Crawford is a supermodel who dominated the '90s as the biggest face in fashion – alongside gracing endless Vogue covers, Cindy walked the runway for designers like Versace, Dior, and Chanel.
Kaia Gerber is Cindy's rising supermodel of a daughter. Looking at these two, you'd never know the mother is 52.
"Everything changes; your skin, your hair, and your body," Cindy told In Style. "I take care of myself," she added. Cindy's beauty secrets are sleep, water, and "doing it consistently."
16 Ellen Pompeo: Turning 50 in 2019, Ageing Is "A Privilege"
Ellen Pompeo is so proud of her age, she actually dedicates entire Instagram posts to celebrating it. The Grey's Anatomy actress is brave enough to look down the selfie lens with zero editing. Her captions do the talking:
"Everyone talks about the bad side of aging. I believe growing older is a privilege; it doesn't have to be negative.
Join me and @lovephilosophy and let's change the conversation to be cool." Ellen is 49 years old. She will turn 50 in November 2019. "My decision to stay on Grey's was solely based on age," EW reported her saying in 2016. "At 33, I was wise enough to know my clock was already ticking in Hollywood."
15 Gwen Stefani: 49 Years Old, "Stay Out The Sun!"
It's hard to believe you're looking at a woman who is 49 years old. With a physique that most 20-somethings are still aspiring to (and a face to match), Gwen Stefani is a 49-year-old who is 100% defying her age. "Stay out of the sun!" Gwen told Elle.
"Later in life, you're like, What is that? And it turns out it's from the sun and you're like, 'Oh why did I do that to myself?'"
Gwen started wearing sunscreen in her 20s. Gwen is rarely seen without her signature red lipstick. Still, it's almost-bare looks like these that show exactly what this girl is made of. #Goals
14 Nicole Kidman: 51 Years Old, Take That, 20-Somethings
Not many 90s actresses are getting cast in #Relevant shows. Nicole Kidman may be 51 years old, but Big Little Lies wasn't going to pass up on her. With The Undoing in pre-production, it's full steam ahead for this redhead. In 2018, Nicole told Glamour:
"Twenty years ago, we were pretty washed up by this stage in our lives. That's not the case now."
"We're lucky now that we can age," Nicole added. "And still age really well – but all be very open about it." Nicole feels that it's about aging gracefully (which she is 100% doing).
13 Kris Jenner: She's Got Her Daughters That Keep Her Young
Let's just take a minute and remember the kinds of women that Kris Jenner finds herself surrounded by. Kylie Jenner (aged 21), Khloe Kardashian (aged 34), Kim Kardashian (aged 38), and the age-defying Kourtney (nearly 40). That's without her supermodel daughter, Kendall.
#Promotion is how this family rolls, so, yes, in December 2018, Kris was promoting @handmdmskincare on IG. That said, she looks incredible.
Of course, Kris has her 38-year-old boyfriend keeping her on her toes. She's called him her "ride or die," People reports.
12 Halle Berry: 52, "I Just Always Want To Look Like Myself"
Halle Berry blew the world's mind as Jinx in 007 James Bond back in 2002. With one of the most versatile careers in Hollywood, Halle is an Oscar-winning actress who seems as comfortable in a bikini as she does in an X-Men catsuit. Speaking against less-than-natural solutions to aging, Halle said:
"When you see everybody around you doing it, you have those moments when you think, to stay alive in this business, do I need to do the same thing?"
Allure quotes this role model extensively. At 52, Halle stays youthful with those Instagram yoga poses that welcomed 50 with "I'm so blessed to be here." She told Yahoo! Beauty that she just wants to be herself.
11 Brad Pitt: 55, Could Be 100 And We'd Still Say Yes
Brad Pitt hasn't had the easiest few years. While happier years with Angelina Jolie were spent parenting six kids, the couple's 2017 divorce appeared to put Brad under strain. Brad is now 53 years old (but he's as #Swoon-worthy as ever).
When Brad turned 50, he said: "I haven't minded it a bit. I have no complaints"
E Online reports. While Fight Club gave us Brad, the Hollywood hunk, not much seems to have changed. Yes, a few wrinkles here and there. The Brad we fell in love with? Still there.
10 Julia Roberts: 51, Told Lancôme She Wants To Be "An Ageing Model"
Julia Roberts now fronts the beauty giant, Lancôme. While Revlon has picked Gal Gadot and Estee Lauder chose Kendall Jenner, this French brand chose an age-defying Julia to front their cosmetics and fragrances.
"I've risked my career," Julia said about staying natural. "But I've told Lancôme I want to be an aging model," The Telegraph reports. Julia opened up about finding peace "studying yoga on a more conscious level."
The '90s brought us Julia Roberts, the Pretty Woman. Decades later, this actress is showing us exactly why she was picked for the role.
9 Come To Think Of It, Ellen DeGeneres Does Not Look 60
How do we know Ellen DeGeneres is 60? Because the whole of Hollywood got an invite to her 60th bash in 2018. Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Diddy, Jennifer Lawrence, and The Weeknd were all guests, so Vogue reports.
Put it this way. Red Book Mag's headline in 2018 was "What Ellen DeGeneres Does To Make 60 Look 45." Honestly, we think she could pass for 35.
The answers? Not much makeup, a plant-based, vegan diet, and "power yoga," she told Shape about. With that happy marriage to Portia de Rossi though, we're thinking love has something to do with it.
8 Sarah Jessica Parker: 53, #CarrieBradshawForever
The 90s could not be more back. Netflix is streaming Friends, high-waisted jeans kicked bootcut out the way, and yes, Sex and The City is trending again. At 53, SJP is still influencing our wardrobes. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, she said:
"I make choices that make me feel comfortable and try not to worry too much about what other people think. I care less about other peoples' opinions."
This woman's style files are something else. Carrie Bradshaw made SJP an icon. With her own shoe line though, this 53-year-old is proving that fashion (and looks) last forever.
7 Demi Moore: 56, "Laughter And Smiling" Are The Best Antidotes To Aging
Age always factored into this lady's headlines. When Demi Moore married Ashton Kutcher, it came with a #15YearsYounger (him, not her). By the time Demi was 40, The Daily Mail had linked Demi to men aged between 26 and 34. This girl stays young.
Now aged 56, Demi joins the list of ladies who don't look a day over 35. "I don't know if there is any particular secret," People reported Demi saying about staying young.
She does have some advice, though. "I think that laughter and smiling are one of the best antidotes to aging that you could possibly have."
6 Salma Hayek: 52 Years Old (Yes, This Picture Is Recent)
It's when they pose in the backyard with the dogs (and no makeup) that it gets a #Wow. Salma Hayek is now 52 years old. With an exotic beauty (that has yet to fade), Salma will star in the upcoming The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Salma's co-stars in 2019? Ryan Reynolds. #PointProven.
Speaking to Net-A-Porter's The Edit, Salma admitted that the worst part of aging was "my eyes. Not the wrinkles themselves. I'm such a visual person and (now) I cannot read without depending on glasses." We'll happily look at her (blurry or not).
5 Will Smith: Blowing Our Minds At 50, Literally "I Am Legend"
Will Smith was almost baby-faced back on The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Now rich enough to own half of Bel-Air, this actor isn't just getting noticed for his wealth, talent, and unconventional family. The guy is now 50.
In 2015, Will confirmed that he's "aging backwards" on The Daily Show, so Comedy Central reports. He was joking, but you could almost argue that he's pulling a bit of a Benjamin Button.
Will's trainer revealed that body-building, hanging bars, and five healthy meals a day are part of the actor's fitness routine, according to Business Insider.
4 Elle Macpherson: "I Love Being 54!" (Talk About Lucking Out On Genetics)
Body is the name of Elle Macpherson's lingerie line. Pretty clever, considering this supermodel's nickname was "The Body" back in the '90s. Elle is now 54 years old. And yes, she looks like this. Speaking to The Herald Sun in 2018, Elle simply said:
"I'm still here and I'm turning 55 and I'm just so grateful." It's a plant-based diet and fitness for this model.
"I'm strong, I'm fit, I have two amazing sons and I've learned a lot along the way," she added. The Daily Mail reports that Elle enjoys a plant-based diet with protein and vitamins.
3 Angela Bassett: Says 60 Is The New 40 (Kind Of Has A Point)
When you're this fit and this youthful, you get to pull phrases like that. "60 is the new 40" are the words from this actress, who was chosen for 2018's Black Panther.
Angela Bassett admitted to Allure that "it feels good that they wonder." What people are wondering about? How she stays looking so youthful.
"As we advance, 60 is the new 40, or 70 is the new 40. It keeps getting pushed."
Pushing the boundaries of fitness, age, and an industry that is taking way too long to #GetReal, Angela concluded: "Keep the stress down and the attitude hot."
2 Marisa Tomei: 54 Years Old, #Unreal
Marisa Tomei turned 54 in December 2018. And yet, she's been cast alongside Tom Holland in the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home. This actress most certainly doesn't come with that #HeadlineMaker puffy face that we often see in Hollywood. In fact, it's the opposite. It's an "inside-out thing," Marisa told Vogue.
"By that, I mean what you put into your body is even more crucial than what you're doing in terms of your exterior."
Seriously. Hop over to Marisa's Instagram. She's posing with co-stars who are 30 years younger than her (and you'd never know).
1 Kim Cattrall: 62 Years Old (When You're Fabulous, You're Fabulous)
Last, but by no means least, is Kim Cattrall. Being fabulous was this actress' entire identity on Sex and The City. The reason she pulled it off? Clearly a natural. Kim is now 62 years old.
Netflix cast Kim in Sensitive Skin, where she plays the exact opposite of her SATC character, Samantha Jones. Kim has said that she feels there is an "expiration date" of 35, ABC News reports. But for Kim, "younger is not where it's at."
"Older and feeling young is where it's at. I live in the real world." Now there's a quote we can get behind. And yes, she's still as fabulous as ever.
Move over, Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner. This one is for the over 50s (who are out-doing the teeny boppers). Hit share on Facebook and get this one trending.
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