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Women are rallying behind acclaimed star Catherine Zeta-Jones following she faced scrutiny online over her looks during a industry event.

The actor was present at an industry gathering in Hollywood recently during which a TikTok interview about her role in the latest the 'Wednesday' show was eclipsed by remarks concerning her appearance.

Voices of Support

Laura White, 58, described the online criticism "complete nonsense", stating that "men don't have such a timeline which women face".

"Males escape this expiration date which women face," stated the pageant winner.

Beauty journalist aged 50, Sali Hughes, stated in contrast to men, women were criticized growing older and she ought to be free to look in any way she chooses.

Online Reaction

In the video, which was also posted on Facebook and had over 2.5 million views, Zeta-Jones, hailing from Mumbles, Swansea, spoke of how much she enjoyed delving into her part, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes.

However many of the numerous remarks focused on her age and were disparaging regarding her appearance.

The negative remarks sparked widespread defence of Zeta-Jones, including a widely-shared clip from a social media user which said: "People criticize women if they undergo treatments and attack them when they don't have enough."

Others also spoke up for her, as one put it: "She is growing older naturally and she looks stunning."

Some called her as "gorgeous" and "very attractive", while someone else said that "she appears her age - that's called reality."

A Statement Arrival

The winner attended on air recently without any makeup as a demonstration and to show there was no set "blueprint" of how a female of a certain age ought to appear.

Like many women her age, she said she "maintains her wellbeing" not to look younger but in order to feel "improved" and look "in good health".

"Getting older represents an honour and provided we live as well as possible, this is what really matters," she continued.

She argued that men were not judged by the same aesthetic benchmarks, stating "people don't ask how old certain male celebrities are - they simply look 'great'."

She said that became a key factor she entered Miss Great Britain's category for women over 45, to "show that females of a certain age are still here" and "possess it".

Unfair Scrutiny

The author, a journalist of Welsh origin, commented that although the actor is "beautiful" this is "not the point", noting she should be at liberty to look in any way she chooses free from her years coming under examination.

She said the digital criticism proved that no female is "immune" and that it is unfair for women to endure the "ongoing theme" which says they are insufficient or of the right age - a problem that is "galling, regardless of who the victim is".

When asked if males encounter equivalent judgment, she said "not at all", noting females are targeted just for having the "audacity" to be present online as they age.

A Double Bind

Even with the wellness sector emphasizing "longevity", Hughes said females are still criticised if they age without intervention or opted for procedures including cosmetic surgery or injections.

"Should you grow older gracefully, others claim more could be done; if you undergo work done, you're accused of not aging gracefully enough," she concluded.