Why Kate Winslet Finds Plastic Surgery “Terrifying”

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Kate Winsletdoesn’t see the collateral beauty in cosmetic procedures. 

The Titanic actress recently spoke openly about the increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery and weight-loss medications in Hollywood.

It’s really scary to see so much focus on appearance,” Kate, 50, shared with The Times of London in a recent interview. “You think, ‘Why me?’ It’s heartbreaking, especially if someone’s confidence relies heavily on how they look. It’s confusing, too. Sometimes I feel optimistic when I see actresses confidently wearing what makes them feel good, regardless of size. But then you realize how many people are using weight-loss medications, and it just seems so complicated and different for everyone.”

Over the past year, several celebrities have publicly discussed using medications like Ozempic – initially created for people with Type 2 diabetes – to help them achieve their desired weight or health goals. While one actress acknowledges people’s right to make personal choices, she also worries this trend is pressuring others to conform to unrealistic standards.

She wondered if people understood the ingredients in what they were consuming. She expressed deep concern about the lack of attention to personal health, saying it worried her greatly. She described the situation as completely chaotic.

Kate, who shares 11-year-old son Bear with her husband Edward Abel Smith, and also has two older children, Mia (25) and Joe (21), from previous relationships, recently shared that she’s come to accept and appreciate getting older.

She said her favorite thing is seeing hands age. To her, it represents life itself. She feels many young women don’t understand true beauty, pointing out that some of the most beautiful women she knows are over seventy years old.

The Academy Award-winning actress didn’t achieve this level of self-acceptance quickly. Kate explained that after her breakout role in the 1997 film Titanic, she experienced constant criticism and negative attention from the media regarding her looks.

She remembered not being prepared for the sudden fame. She was very young and felt her privacy was completely violated. It wasn’t a pleasant experience at all – people trespassed on her property, and she couldn’t even run simple errands without being noticed. She was even followed by paparazzi when she was taking her baby to the doctor, which she felt was incredibly unusual and intrusive.

Kate has spoken before about how damaging unrealistic beauty standards can be. She’s also criticized the beauty industry’s tendency to use strange or awkward terms when talking about bodies.

She recently told Vogue Australia that she’s simply a woman who isn’t afraid to share her thoughts. Regarding her appearance, she describes her body as natural, not excessively sculpted. She also doesn’t see going without makeup on screen as an act of bravery, but rather as part of her job as an actor, which she feels fortunate to have. She hopes we can find better ways to describe the positive feeling of seeing realistic women represented happily on screen, perhaps using words like ‘relief’.

Keep reading to see more stars who have spoken out about plastic surgery…

Travis Barker’s daughter, who shares a parent with Shanna Moakler, has publicly discussed getting lip fillers, but she insists she hasn’t had any other cosmetic procedures.

In February 2024, she posted bikini photos on Instagram. One user commented, expressing concern that she’d had cosmetic surgery at a young age, while also saying she currently looks good and hoping she doesn’t have too much done.

The rapper said they were thankful for the support, clarifying that they are naturally beautiful except for lip enhancements.

In a 2015 interview with Harper’s Bazaar U.K., the actress best known for Twilight stated she would “never” consider plastic surgery. She explained she was very uncomfortable with the idea of altering her appearance, and felt those who did were making a mistake, even calling it “vandalism.” She believes it’s arrogant to want to change oneself.

Anne Hathaway, known for her role in The Devil Wears Prada, shared with Good Housekeeping in 2008 that it’s important to accept getting older. She explained that life is a treasure, and losing loved ones makes you appreciate every day as a special gift.

Okay, so there was a bit of buzz back in September 2025 about whether I’d had some work done on my abs. Honestly? It was all a misunderstanding! People were speculating because a photo I posted had been touched up with an editing app. I definitely hadn’t gone under the knife – just a little digital enhancement, that’s all!

He explained on Bobbi Althoff’s podcast, Not This Again, that he’d just come from the gym when the picture was taken, and was a bit sweaty. He thinks he might have also adjusted the colors in the photo, possibly increasing the saturation.

He added, “I think I hit it too hard. They don’t look like that.”

While Drake noted that people go under the knife “all the time,” he isn’t one of them.

He added that people have been saying he had a Brazilian Butt Lift, or ‘BBL,’ and have even nicknamed him ‘BBL Drizzy’.

The supermodel opened up about why she’s all about embracing her skin at every age. 

In an August 2023 Instagram post, she shared a photo of her natural face at age 58, emphasizing she hadn’t used any fillers, Botox, or surgery, and that she prefers to maintain her appearance without any cosmetic procedures. She highlighted the professional makeup and good lighting in the photo.

Sometimes, she admitted, she actually liked seeing her face change with age. While she might have lost some of her youthful beauty, she felt her face had gained something more interesting, and she considered that a worthwhile exchange.

 

The Oscar winner revealed whether or not she’s gotten plastic surgery.

In an August 2023 interview with Allure, she explained that her face is naturally changing with age, and she embraces it. She addressed rumors that she’d had a facelift, responding to those who asked what she’d done to her face by saying she’s simply getting older and hasn’t had any plastic surgery.

Actress Brittany Snow, known for her role in Pitch Perfect, revealed in a 2023 interview with People magazine that she’s never had any cosmetic injections like Botox or fillers. She explained that because she earns a living using her face, she’s chosen not to, but clarified that she doesn’t judge those who do.

She added, “Basically I’m terrified of f–king it up.”

The actress from Magic Mike recently clarified that she hasn’t had any Botox. She stated simply on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, “No Botox!”

Lana Del Rey addressed fan speculation about whether she’d had a nose job, confirming she hasn’t had any surgical work done.

In a September 2025 Instagram post, Lana shared that she’s never had surgery or been under anesthesia, marking her 15th consecutive year without it. She also mentioned that getting filler to reshape the bridge of your nose – like her doctor used to do – can create a taller, smoother appearance in just seven minutes, according to a screenshot obtained by People magazine.

Lana mentioned a non-surgical nose job, which involves using injectable fillers to reshape the nose. The Cleveland Clinic explains it’s a temporary solution, with results lasting around six months.

The well-known supermodel, famous since the 1990s, filed a lawsuit in 2021 against Zeltiq Aesthetics. She claimed that a fat-reduction procedure she had in 2015 and 2016, called CoolSculpting, caused lasting damage to her appearance. The case was settled in 2022.

In January 2021, while she was pregnant, the model addressed questions from fans on Instagram. She explained that she’d never had lip injections – and wasn’t judging those who did, saying they looked great – but that pregnant people aren’t able to get them anyway.

Jennifer Lopez still maintains her natural appearance. She publicly stated on Instagram in January 2021 that she has never had Botox, fillers, or plastic surgery.

The actress from Friends had surgery as a young woman to correct a deviated septum, but she has publicly stated she doesn’t use Botox or facial fillers.

She explained to Yahoo! Beauty in 2014 that Hollywood puts a lot of pressure on women to avoid looking their age. She’s noticed many actresses trying to stay young through procedures she doesn’t agree with, and she feels fortunate to have learned from their experiences, choosing not to have any cosmetic injections herself.

The actress said she’s pretty much explored all options when it comes to cosmetic procedures. While she’s hesitant about surgery now, she’d be open to trying anything around age 50. However, she definitely won’t be getting Botox again, as she didn’t like the results – she felt it made her look unnatural, she told Harper’s Bazaar in 2013.

In a 2012 interview with InStyle magazine, actress Lucy Liu, known for her role in Charlie’s Angels, shared a piece of advice: “Instead of struggling against things you can’t change, simply acknowledge them and move forward.”

“The idea of not looking like myself scares me,” she added.

In a 2011 interview with The Telegraph, the Love Actually actress explained that she doesn’t try to artificially fight the aging process. She observed that society is currently obsessed with youth, and people feel pressure to look much younger than their actual age.

The Academy Award-winning actress explained to MORE magazine in 2007 that cosmetic surgery simply wasn’t for her. She clarified she wasn’t judging others who chose to have it, saying, ‘Everyone should do what makes them happy.’ However, for her personally, it came down to self-perception. She’d prefer people notice her natural features, even if they aren’t ‘perfect,’ rather than assume she’s insecure and feels the need to change them. She’d rather be known for who she is, not for trying to hide from it.

In a 2011 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the singer stated that she believed encouraging people to feel insecure and then offering plastic surgery as a solution is far more damaging than creatively altering one’s body.

Back in 2011, Kate Winslet, known for her role in Titanic, shared with The Telegraph that she’s against cosmetic surgery. She explained that it clashes with her personal values, how she was raised, and her idea of what true beauty is.

She firmly stated she would never surrender. As an actress, she explained, she didn’t want to lose the ability to express herself with her face.

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