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Demi Moores stunning appearance at theSFFilm Awardsignited debate over theunrealistic beauty standardsimposed on aging women.
JournalistPaul Skallashighlighted the growing expectation for women to remain youthful indefinitely.
He wrote: Previously women were just supposed to be hot in their 20s and 30s.
But now the expectation is they have to be hot all the way up until they die.
Thats a tough standard.
Paulspost, which amassed 1 million views, sparked heated reactions.
No wonder people aredepressed.
A person commented: Calling it now.
In 10 years, there will be demand for natural aging andwrinkles.
People will always chase novelty until it stops being novel.
A cybernaut questioned: Who set the standard?
Someone else penned: Unmaintainable.
When women get less direct attention as they age, they should refine their strategy and deepen themselves.
Not venture to compete with other women on the same field until their 50s.
Then again, all thecelebrity/public facing stuff is its own world.
It really is, a netizen echoed.
Im allowed to be ugly now.
I claim my right to exist whilst ugly.
Ahead of her red carpet appearance, Demis glam team shared some photographs showcasing her flawless hair andmakeup.
What in the Benjamin Button ?
RuPauls Drag Racestar Gottmilk exclaimed: Tooooo gorgeeee.
Demi portrayed Elisabeth Sparkle inThe Substance, a satirical body horror film.
Elisabeths younger version was played byMargaret Qualley.
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