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Females are uniting for Oscar-winning actor Catherine Zeta-Jones after she encountered disparaging remarks across platforms over her looks during a industry appearance.

The actor was present at a promotional function in Hollywood on 9 November during which a TikTok interview about her part in the latest the 'Wednesday' show became dominated due to discussion focusing on her appearance.

A Chorus of Defence

This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, labelled the backlash "complete nonsense", noting that "males escape this expiration date that women do".

"Males escape this expiration date that women do," stated Ms White.

Beauty journalist Sali Hughes, 50, commented unlike men, women were criticized for ageing and she ought to be free to appear in any way she chooses.

The Social Media Storm

In the video, also shared to Facebook and had more than 2.5m views, the actor, who is from Wales, talked about how much she enjoyed portraying her character, the Addams Family matriarch, in the latest season.

Yet a large portion of the numerous remarks zeroed in on her age and were negative regarding her looks.

The online backlash ignited a broad defence of the actor, including a viral video from one Facebook user which declared: "People criticize females if they undergo cosmetic procedures and bully them when they don't have enough work."

Online users spoke up for her, with one writing: "This is growing older naturally and she is gorgeous."

Others described her as "gorgeous" and "so pretty", with another adding that "her appearance reflects her years - that is the natural process."

A Statement Arrival

The winner attended for her interview recently without any makeup as a demonstration and to demonstrate there was no set "blueprint" for what a woman in her 50s should look like.

As with others of her years, she stated she "looks after herself" not to appear younger but in order to feel "improved" and look "healthy".

"Getting older represents a privilege and when we age as well as possible, that's what really matters," she added.

She contended that men aren't judged by equivalent appearance ideals, adding "nobody scrutinizes how old famous men are - they only appear 'fantastic'."

Ms White noted it was part of the motivation she entered Miss Great Britain's category the classic category, in order to demonstrate that midlife women are still here" and "possess it".

Unfair Scrutiny

Sali Hughes, a journalist of Welsh origin, said that while the actor is "beautiful" this is "irrelevant", noting she ought to be able to appear however she liked free from her years coming under examination.

Hughes argued the online abuse showed no woman was "immune" and that it is unfair for women to endure the "perpetual story" that they are lacking or young enough - a situation that is "galling, regardless of the person involved".

Asked if men face the same scrutiny, she responded "no, never", noting women were criticized simply for showing "audacity" to exist on social media while aging.

A No-Win Situation

Regardless of the wellness sector promoting "longevity", Hughes said women were still criticised if they age without intervention or opted for procedures such as cosmetic surgery or fillers.

"Should you grow older naturally, people say more could be done; when you have procedures, you're accused of failing to age well," she concluded.