Julia Roberts Shares Rare Makeup-Free Selfie

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Julia Roberts is a pretty woman—with and without red carpet glam. 

The Academy Award-winning actress recently shared a fresh-faced selfie on Instagram on December 16th. She showed off her natural beauty with minimal makeup, sporting her signature wavy hair and a comfortable gray sweatshirt.

Rather than focus on her appearance, Julia brought attention to the book she was holding, dedicating a post to fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski with a photo and the caption, “My friend @alexilubomirski has created this stunning new book, Natura Sacra.”

At 58, she continues to favor a simple approach to fashion and beauty, but has previously said her overall style is meant to be ‘chic and effortless’.

The Notting Hill actress often chooses simple, effortless styles. She recently shared that even her most famous outfit – the one she wore to the 1990 Golden Globes – was put together at the last minute.

In a January 2024 interview with British Vogue, Julia described this outfit as a personal favorite. She explained that she styled her own hair, her girlfriend did her makeup, and she purchased the suit from Armani in Beverly Hills. They altered the suit for a perfect fit with the help of an in-store tailor in the men’s department.

Julia, who shares 21-year-old twins Phinnaeus and Hazel, and an 18-year-old son Henry, with her husband Danny Moder, didn’t realize at the time that this outfit would become one of her most iconic red carpet moments.

She admitted she didn’t realize her outfit would get so much attention. She simply thought she looked great when she put it together.

Julia applies the same ‘less is more’ approach to beauty and cosmetic procedures, preferring a natural look.

In a 2010 interview with Elle, she expressed sadness about how much pressure there is in our society to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. She explained that women often rush into cosmetic procedures without considering how they’ll look as they age. She wants to age naturally, believing that her expressions – happiness, anger, confusion – are important for her children to read, and that a face should reflect a life lived, not just a pursuit of youth.

Four years after initially mentioning it, Julia told You magazine, “I’ve taken a big risk by not getting a face-lift, especially considering Hollywood standards.”

For more stars who have spoken out against cosmetic procedures, keep reading…

The Euphoria actress confirmed in December 2025 that she hasn’t had a boob job.

During a Vanity Fair interview, Amanda Seyfried playfully asked a question that many people were wondering: “Are your breasts real?”

“Yes,” Sydney responded. “I’ve never gotten any work done anywhere.”

 

She shared in December 2025 that she’s never gotten filler. 

She advised against excessive cosmetic procedures like surgery, fillers, and Botox, telling People magazine that a more subtle approach is always best. She emphasized taking it easy and avoiding overdoing it.

Travis Barker’s daughter, whose mother is 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 and hoping she wouldn’t have too much done, while also acknowledging she looks good now.

The rapper said they were grateful for the support, clarifying that the only cosmetic work they’ve had is on their lips, and otherwise embrace their natural beauty.

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 strongly opposed to the idea, believing it was a form of self-destruction and that women who chose to undergo such procedures were making a mistake. She felt confident in her natural appearance and didn’t want to alter it in any way.

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 valuable, and losing loved ones makes you appreciate every day as a special gift.

In September 2025, Drake denied rumors he’d had plastic surgery on his abs. He explained that fans thought they looked more defined because he’d used a photo editing app.

He explained on Bobbi Althoff’s podcast, Not This Again, that he’d just come from the gym when the photo was taken and was visibly sweaty. He also thought he might have adjusted the colors in the picture, perhaps by 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, and they’ve even started calling 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 that the photo showed her natural face at age 58, with no fillers, Botox, or surgical procedures. She emphasized her decision to avoid any facial injections or enhancements, and highlighted the use of professional makeup and good lighting.

Sometimes, I actually like how my face is changing. I feel like I’m gaining character, even if I’m not as conventionally pretty as I used to be, and I think that’s a good exchange.

 

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

In an August 2023 interview with Allure, she discussed the natural changes in her appearance, saying, ‘My face is changing, and I embrace that. People assume I’ve had work done, asking what I’ve had done to my face. But I’m simply getting older – it’s not a result of plastic surgery, it’s just what happens with age.’

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 emphasized she doesn’t judge others who do.

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

The actress from Magic Mike recently clarified that she has never had Botox. She stated simply on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, “No Botox!”

Lana Del Rey responded to a fan comment about her ‘natural nose’ by saying she hasn’t had any plastic surgery on it.

In a September 2025 Instagram post, Lana revealed she’d never had surgery or been under anesthesia, marking her 15th consecutive year without it. According to a screenshot from People magazine, she also shared a tip: if you use fillers, like her doctor previously did, to subtly reshape the bridge of your nose, it can create a smoother, taller appearance in just seven minutes.

Lana mentioned a non-surgical nose job, which involves using injectable fillers to reshape the nose. The Cleveland Clinic explains it’s a cosmetic procedure, but unlike traditional rhinoplasty, the effects are temporary, typically lasting up to six months.

The supermodel, famous from the 1990s, filed a lawsuit in 2021 against Zeltiq Aesthetics. She claimed that a fat-reduction procedure she had in 2015 and 2016 caused permanent damage. 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’s never had lip injections – and while she said people who do look great, pregnant women 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 said she’s against Botox and other 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 personally disagrees with, and she feels fortunate to have learned from their experiences – she chooses not to have cosmetic injections.

The actress told Harper’s Bazaar in 2013 that she’s pretty much explored all options. While she’s currently afraid of surgery, she’d be open to anything around age 50. However, she definitely won’t be getting Botox again, saying it gave her an unnatural look.

In a 2012 interview with InStyle magazine, actress and Charlie’s Angels star Farah Fawcett shared her philosophy on life: “Don’t dwell on the things you can’t change; just focus on what you can.”

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

In a 2011 interview with The Telegraph, the Love Actually actress expressed her frustration with the current obsession with youthfulness, saying she refuses to try and look younger than her age. She noted that people now feel pressured to appear 30 even at 60.

The Academy Award-winning actress explained to MORE magazine in 2007 that cosmetic surgery just wasn’t for her. She clarified she had no issue with others choosing it, saying, ‘Everyone should do what makes them happy.’ However, she personally preferred people noticing her natural features, even if they weren’t considered ‘perfect,’ rather than assuming she was insecure and had altered her appearance with surgery. She’d rather be known for who she is, not for trying to hide or change it.

I’ve always really admired what this artist said back in 2011 to Harper’s Bazaar. She made such a powerful point – she believes that encouraging people to feel bad about themselves and then ‘fix’ it with surgery is way more damaging than someone expressing themselves creatively through things like tattoos or piercings. It really resonated with me, and I think she’s absolutely right.

In 2011, Kate Winslet told The Telegraph that she’s against cosmetic surgery. She explained that it clashes with her personal values, how she was raised, and her belief in natural beauty.

She firmly stated she wouldn’t give up. As an actress, she explained, she needed to maintain the ability to express emotions and didn’t want to lose that.

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2025-12-17 22:21