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ACTRESSES VS. AGE
Actresses who shun Botox and plastic surgery are likely to win Oscars this weekend.
That’s because eight of the 10 nominees for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress have spoken out against cosmetic medicine or are generally understood to have shunned it.
Two are rumored to be beneficiaries of cosmetic doctors’ arts, but some of the evidence to support those rumors is feeble.
OPPONENTS
These actresses have spoken out against cosmetic medicine, at least for themselves:
Meryl Streep (right), nominated for her lead role in “Doubt,” not only says she hasn’t used plastic surgery, she also has criticized male stars who turn to it to fight the signs of aging.
She says actors should be like her and “embrace getting older.” She adds:
“The good thing about getting older is that when they do cast you it’s often something interesting – you’re no longer asked to be the beautiful leading lady. You’re allowed to do different things. I’ve had some very interesting parts over the past few years in films that examine all the idiosyncrasies people have.”
Kate Winslet, nominated for her lead role in “The Reader,” also rejects cosmetic work, saying, “I want to be able to really show the expressions on my face.”
Penélope Cruz, nominated for her supporting role in “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” says she’s looking forward to being a wrinkled 80-year-old:
When I’m 80, I want to look in the mirror and see an 80-year-old woman. My grandmothers had so many wrinkles, and every wrinkle told a story. I want to experience every year of my life for what it is.
She’s not opposed to plastic surgery, just to people who complain about the signs of aging, she said:
It doesn’t mean I am against somebody who does a little retouch or plastic surgery; that’s a different story. You can be 50 years old and want to do a little thing and it can look great. I don’t judge people who do it.
Melissa Leo (right), nominated for her lead role in “Frozen River,” 
says she has lost work because she’s not as blonde or as big-breasted as some directors want, but she’s planning to make no changes:
“I’m not that kind of girl. If they need to have bigger boobies, then I can just stuff the bra. I have definitely lost work over the years because my chest isn’t bigger than it is, and because I don’t have platinum blond hair.” …
“I don’t know why actors would do that to themselves.”
“When I heard about Botox and that you would inject something into your face that would make it freeze,” she said, taking a long pause for comic emphasis.
“That’s kind of the opposite of what we’re supposed to do, isn’t it?”
NAY SAYERS
These actresses are generally believed to be untouched by the surgeon’s knife or the Botox needle, although a few cosmetic doctors think they see signs of cosmetic procedures:
Amy Adams, nominated for her supporting role in “Doubt,” is widely thought to be Botox- and plastic-surgery-free.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Paul S. Nassif of Beverly Hills, told the Make Me Heal Web site, “It doesn’t look as if Amy Adams has had surgery. The only difference that I see is that she is wearing more makeup in her more recent photos.” But plastic surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden added a caveat: “In the recent photos … her brow and forehead look very smooth, almost as if she’s had a little Botox. … It is quite popular in this age range whether you happen to be a celebrity or not.”
Taraji P. Henson (right), nominated for her supporting role in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” is a gorgeous actress who “made it to the top without the aid of plastic surgery,” Make Me Heal says. But it still wants her to go under the knife.
Plastic surgeon Dr. Sherrell J. Aston said she could benefit from a conservative nose job:
“Taraji P. Henson is a beautiful woman. Although her nose is a little wide, it works for her face and it is not unattractive. However a carefully performed rhinoplasty could make it a little more elegant, I don’t think she has had any facial cosmetic surgery and she really doesn’t need it. Some photos suggest a bit of breast fullness suggesting implants but I think she is all-natural from what I can see.”
Nassif suggested skin treatments and injections of filler:
“I don’t think Taraji P. Henson has had anything done. Her eyebrows are naturally high, but she may want to think about adding a little filler in her smile lines. Also, a gentle IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatment, or microdermabrasion can always help to refine and refresh her skin before she walks the red carpet.”
Marisa Tomei, nominated for her supporting role in “The Wrestler,” has not turned to plastic surgery, the Web site Plastic Celebs concludes. It says:
Experts and plastic surgeons have examined her photos and found out that there was nothing artificial about her hotness. Marisa’s au naturale and that is really impressive. Even the before and after photos don’t reveal anything suspicious. Job well done, Marisa!
Anne Hathaway, nominated for her lead role in “Rachel Getting Married,” is generally credited with an all-natural look except for occasional speculation about the possibility of lip-plumping injections. That differs from her character in last year’s “Get Smart,” where Agent 99’s appearance was a creation of plastic surgery.
RUMORS AND SPECULATION
Viola Davis, nominated for her supporting role in “Doubt,” may have had a “conservative” nose job, Nassif told Make Me Heal. Plastic surgeon Dr. Anthony Youn of Michigan added, “She may have had a repair of her gummy smile. This is commonly performed by using Botox or by dividing the elevators of her upper lip. By doing this, less of her upper gums are allowed to show.”
Angelina Jolie, nominated for her lead role in “Changeling,” is often the subject of speculation about an early nose job. Some celebrity watchers also suggest that she had cheek implants and lip injections. Make Me Heal, for example, concluded that “her full lips are the product of good genes, although her nose and cheeks may have had a little help from the surgeon over the years.”
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