While promoting The Body Book in 2014, Cameron Diaz chatted with the LA Review of Books about women, aging, and the media, and her words are still fitting a decade later. She challenged the fact that women are not allowed to age or talk about it, hence why they opt for cosmetic procedures in fear of the looming reality.
A snippet from the interview recently made rounds on TikTok, sparking mixed reactions from users. She also called out the Hollywood showbiz industry for fueling ageism and unrealistic expectations for women, noting that celebrities have it just as hard.
Diaz explained that women have been told to conceal every sign of getting older, including wrinkles, sagging skin, graying hair, and the like. Most fans today agree with her, and they expressed their thoughts in the comments after snippets from the interview went viral on social media.
Some thought Diaz’s opinion came from a place of privilege as she is naturally beautiful and has access to beauty and wellness resources, unlike most people. She also hinted at aging anxiety, which has now become a trending social issue as more women claim to be younger for increased desirability.
With age comes the need to separate what is important from fleeting values such as the need to appear perfect. Diaz could not care less about her appearance lately, as she hardly looks in the mirror or takes any selfies these days. She also has a hard time sticking to a skincare routine and has a lot of products rotting away on her shelf.
The mother of two prefers to direct her focus on her family and to spend quality time with her kids while she still can. Diaz clarified that her family unit is the most valuable thing at the moment, and her goal is to protect it. It is impressive that screen goddesses like Diaz are beginning to live their truth and keep it simple.
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