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Females are uniting behind Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones following she faced scrutiny online about her appearance following a industry function.

She appeared at a Netflix event in Hollywood recently during which an online segment about her part in the latest the 'Wednesday' show was eclipsed due to discussion about her age.

Voices of Support

This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, called the online criticism "complete nonsense", adding that "men don't have this sell-by/use-by date which women face".

"Men don't have this expiration date which women face," said Laura White.

Author Sali Hughes, 50, said unlike men, women were criticized for ageing and she ought to be at liberty to look however she liked.

Online Reaction

During the interview, which was also posted on social media and garnered more than 2.5m views, the actor, originally from Wales, talked about her enjoyment in delving into her character, Morticia Addams, in the new episodes.

However many of the online responses focused on her age and were critical towards her appearance.

This criticism ignited widespread defence of the actor, including a viral video from a social media user which stated: "You bully women when they get treatments and bully them for not having enough."

Others also rallied in support, one stating: "She is aging naturally and she looks stunning."

Others described her as "gorgeous" and "lovely", while someone else said that "her appearance reflects her years - which is simply the natural process."

Making a Point

The winner attended for her interview earlier with a bare face as a demonstration and to demonstrate the absence of a "template" of how a woman in midlife ought to appear.

Like many women in her demographic, she said she "maintains her wellbeing" not to appear younger but in order to feel "well" and look "healthy".

"Getting older represents an honour and when we do it the best we can, that is what truly counts," she continued.

She contended that men aren't judged by equivalent appearance ideals, stating "people don't ask the age of famous men might be - they only appear 'wonderful'."

Ms White noted this was one of the reasons behind her participation in the competition the classic category, to "show that females of a certain age continue to exist" and "possess it".

A Fundamental Problem

Hughes, a journalist of Welsh origin, stated that while the actor is "beautiful" that is "beside the point", noting she should be able to look in any way she chooses free from her age being scrutinised.

Hughes argued the digital criticism showed no woman was "protected" and that it is unfair for women to endure the "constant narrative" that they are not good enough or young enough - a problem that is "infuriating, regardless of who the victim is".

Questioned on whether men experience identical criticism, she answered "no, never", noting females are targeted merely for showing "boldness" to exist online while growing older.

A Double Bind

Despite cosmetic companies promoting "youthful longevity", the author stated females are still face criticism regardless of if they grow older gracefully or opted for procedures such as plastic surgery or fillers.

"If you age without intervention, people say you ought to try harder; if you undergo treatments, you're accused of failing to age well," she remarked further.