From influencers to A-listers, plastic surgery has become the norm for celebrities.
But it is quite a recent phenomenon that celebrities have started openly admitting to having plastic surgery.
Many celebrities have spoken publicly about cosmetic procedures they’ve had done.
(Images: Getty)In this day and age, many women are feeling societal pressures to keep up with beauty standards, especially as a result of social media.
These pressures extend beyond the everyday woman, and many celebrities say they feel the pressure even more by being in the public eye where their appearances are constantly scrutinised and critiqued, which has likely led to the rise of cosmetic procedures.
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While it is still quite a taboo topic for many, some celebrities have embraced their procedures and spoken honestly about any botox, fillers or reconstructions they’ve had.
Here’s a roundup of some celebrities who’ve admitted to having plastic surgery.
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue has been in the spotlight for decades, and when speaking with The Australian in 2017, she said that the pressure to look young had taken a toll on her.
“I’m so used to it, which is almost a sad thing to say, but that’s just been my job for so long,” she said.
Kylie has admitted to having botox, telling Elle in 2009, “I’ve tried Botox, I’ve tried it all”.
Courtney Cox
Courtney Cox
Courtney Cox has spoken out about her past use of botox and fillers.
In a podcast called Gloss Angeles, Courtney spoke to the hosts about regretting getting so many anti-ageing injectables, and said she was thankful that they’re removable.
“It’s a domino effect. You don’t realise that you look a little off, so then you keep doing more, ’cause you look normal to yourself”, Courtney said.
Gwenyth Paltrow
Gwenyth Paltrow
Gwenyth Paltrow calls herself “an open book” when it comes to her beauty modifications. She’s also the face of Xeomin, an anti-wrinkle injection.
Gwenyth spoke to BIZAARE.com about the taboo nature of plastic surgery.
“By getting injectables, it’s like admitting a vulnerability. I think sometimes honesty is perceived to be a weakness…There does seem to be a lot of stigma around injections”, she said.
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields has admitted she’s had botox before, but has also said she is frightened to do much more to her face.
“I want laser treatment because I’m not a fan of my wrinkles. But I have to find someone with a light touch. I’m scared I’ll end up looking like the Joker,” she said to Ladies’ Home Journal in 2010.
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford
Talking to InStyle, Cindy Crawford said, “I have a very simple, healthy life, which works miracles. I drink a lot of water, watch what I eat, and exercise… but I owe the quality of my skin to my cosmetic surgeon.”
The supermodel openly admits to her use of botox.
Julia Morris
Julia Morris
Australian television personality Julia Morris has gotten candid about her cosmetic procedures.
Julia had an eyelid surgery and brow lift in 2023, and told her surgeon, Dr Andrew Greensmith, that it was the “best decision [she] ever made”.
She went on to say that her surgeon “opened [her] eyes, on so many levels”.
