đ Share this article Ladies Stand For the Oscar-Winning Actor Over Criticism Over Age Comments Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones was subject to online commentary about her appearance during an industry FYC event in November. Females are uniting behind acclaimed star Zeta-Jones after she was targeted by scrutiny online about her looks during a industry event. The actor was present at a promotional function in LA recently during which an online segment featuring her part in season two of Wednesday became dominated due to discussion concerning her looks. A Chorus of Defence Laura White, 58, described the backlash "absolute rubbish", adding that "men aren't given this expiration date which women face". "Men don't have such a timeline that women do," said Laura White. Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated unlike men, women were unfairly judged as they age and the actor deserves to be able to appear however she liked. Digital Backlash Within the clip, also shared to social media and garnered millions of views, Zeta-Jones, who is from Swansea, discussed the pleasure of delving into her role, the Addams Family matriarch, in the latest season. Yet a large portion of the online responses focused on her years and were negative regarding her appearance. The negative remarks ignited significant support for the actor, featuring a widely-shared clip from one Facebook user which stated: "You bully females when they get cosmetic procedures and attack them for not having enough." Commenters also spoke up for her, one stating: "This is aging naturally and she looks stunning." Many labelled her as "stunning" and "very attractive", while someone else said that "her appearance reflects her years - that is reality." Challenging Perceptions Ms White appeared without cosmetics on air to "prove a point". The winner attended at the studio earlier without any makeup to make a statement and to show that there is no fixed "template" for what a woman in her 50s should look like. Like many women her age, she explained she "looks after herself" not to appear younger but to feel "well" and look "in good health". "Ageing is a gift and when we age gracefully, this is what really matters," she added. She contended that men were not judged by equivalent beauty standards, stating "people don't ask how old famous men are - they simply are described as 'fantastic'." She said that became one of the reasons she entered the pageant's division for women over 45, in order to demonstrate that midlife women continue to exist" and "possess it". Unfair Scrutiny Welsh beauty writer Sali Hughes argues females face being consistently and unjustly scrutinized for the natural aging process. Sali Hughes, a journalist from Wales, said that while Zeta-Jones was "beautiful" that is "irrelevant", adding she ought to be free to appear however she liked without her age being scrutinised. She said the online abuse showed not a single woman is "immune" and that females should not face the "constant narrative" that they are not good enough or youthful enough - a situation that is "infuriating, no matter who the victim is". Asked if men face the same scrutiny, she responded "no, never", adding women were targeted merely for showing "boldness" to live on the internet while growing older. A No-Win Situation Despite the wellness sector advocating for "youthful longevity", she commented women were still judged whether they aged without intervention or opted for procedures including surgical procedures or injectables. "When a woman ages naturally, commenters state you should do more; if you undergo work done, you are criticized for failing to age well," she concluded.