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The day after the much-anticipated reunion of the beloved sitcom Friends aired, I tuned into my local radio hosts discussing the show, but more specifically, how much the cast had aged. It was frustrating to hear them act as if these stars are immune to the passage of time just because they graced our screens years ago. Are we really expected to ignore that these celebrities are now in their 50s?
Of course, time has moved on since the show was at its peak. After all, that last episode aired in May 2004, which was seventeen years ago! It’s only logical that they’ve all aged a bit — who hasn’t? I’m a fan of Jennifer Aniston, but just because she seems to be aging more gracefully than her co-stars doesn’t make her superior.
Let’s put this into perspective: the one-year-old I held while crying during the series finale has now graduated high school. I’ve had two more kids who are now teenagers, gone through a divorce, bought several homes, returned to work, and am now navigating menopause. Guess what? I’ve aged too!
I’m baffled as to why people are shocked when celebrities show signs of aging. We’re intelligent beings, and we should recognize that shows like Friends, Sex and the City, and Seinfeld are reruns; they were filmed decades ago, and the actors are real people experiencing the natural aging process.
Moreover, it’s clear that the spotlight often shines brighter on the women in these shows when it comes to their looks. Women face scrutiny for gray hair and wrinkles, while men receive compliments for their distinguished, silver-haired appearances without a second thought.
Recently, Sarah Jessica Parker faced criticism for her gray hair while having brunch with Andy Cohen. She pointed out that while he looked fantastic, nobody commented on his aging. Parker responded to the negativity, saying, “I know what I look like. I have no choice. What am I going to do about it? Stop aging? Disappear?”
The same fate has befallen the female cast of Friends. Courteney Cox has faced backlash for her appearance, admitting to New Beauty Magazine, “Hollywood makes it hard; this business makes it harder. I grew up thinking appearance was the most important thing.” Cox reflected on her struggles with societal pressures and the toll they took on her self-image.
This reality demonstrates how the industry creates an impossible standard for these celebrities to maintain agelessness. Those of us who comment on their changes only exacerbate this issue and should think twice before sharing our opinions.
Imagine if a photo of you from two decades ago went viral alongside a recent one — would you want people to criticize how much you’ve aged? Aging is a natural part of life, and it’s time we accept that.
We need to stop focusing so much on how celebrities look as they age. While they may have access to various treatments that the average person doesn’t, even the best procedures can’t prevent aging. For the love of all things holy, let’s discuss something more meaningful than their appearances. Constantly critiquing them is shallow and uninteresting.
These women face immense pressure already. Yes, they chose to enter an industry that emphasizes looks, but that doesn’t give us the right to berate them for simply growing older. It’s time to accept that women age, and it’s perfectly natural.
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