20 Celebrities Who Aged Well: Talk About Aging In Style

For some women, aging naturally is the prize at the end of a long life spent working hard and earning all of their laugh lines. Still, other women prefer to soften lines and wrinkles with cosmetic procedures or to color their hair instead of letting those glorious grays shine through. At the end of the day, the thing about aging is that there is no wrong way to do it — the approach that works for you is always the best one. That’s why we celebrate these 20 celebrities who aged well — they aged in style, but not necessarily by choosing the same methods along the way. 

The gorgeous celebs on this list range from 41 to nearly 70 and are, individually, examples of style, grace, and elegance. Some have revealed that they’ve tried Botox or fillers, others are faithful to their dermatologists (and aren’t revealing much), while others give credit to a healthy lifestyle and quality skincare. Even better: some of their favorite products can be found at a local drugstore, proving that aging well doesn’t mean spending a small fortune in the process. Check out this list of celebrities who are the epitome of the saying, “age ain’t nothing but a number.” 

1. Beyonce, 41

Over the years, legend Beyonce has spilled several of her anti-aging secrets — and the best part about them is that they are (mostly) tips the average mortal can follow. In addition to common tidbits like drink a lot of water and eat veggies, Bey is a fan of drugstore staple Aquaphor, which she said she slathers on to lock in hydration and keep her skin soft and smooth. She tries to get a facial once a month.

2. Cameron Diaz, 50

Cameron Diaz is one of several stunning actresses who revealed that she tried Botox at a certain point in her life, but didn’t like how it made her look and feel like a totally different person. The beauty forgoes cosmetic enhancements in favor of natural approaches — she stopped smoking, tries to get enough sleep, and keeps her makeup natural, with an emphasis on rosy cheeks and lips. Her approach seems to be working — she’s even the author or two beauty books: The Body Book and The Longevity Book.

3. Drew Barrymore, 47

Many of us can’t remember a time when Drew Barrymore wasn’t in the public eye. Whether she’s hosting her own talk show or posing as the spokesperson for her own line of makeup called Flower Beauty, Drew seems to be able to do anything — with total elegance and class. Drew recently revealed her skincare routine on TikTok, and we’re over the moon that it consists of affordable products like Watermelon Glow Pore-Tight Face Toner, Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado, and All Over Body Oil by Goe Oil. She’s also faithful to sunscreen, which she applies every day.

4. Eva Mendes, 48

We love Eva Mendes’ no BS approach to aging and beauty — the actress and co-owner of Skura Sponges hasn’t been afraid to call people out on social media for attempting to shame her for possible plastic surgery (for the record, Mendes said “she’ll do as she pleases” when it comes to her face and body, not that she actually did anything — but we love her attitude). Here’s what we do know about Eva’s beauty routine: she reportedly swears by facial rollers (which she stores in the fridge) to de-puff and massage her skin and is a stickler for coconut oil, which she relies on to cleanse her face.

5. Gabrielle Union, 49

Gabrielle Union credits her flawless skin with a few factors: the first being that she has naturally oily skin that retains moisture and the second is that she leads a healthy lifestyle. Union said she doesn’t smoke, doesn’t have a hard life, and follows a fairly consistent skincare routine that involves products like Mario Badescu Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner, Mirigal High Voltage Face Oil, and Neutrogena SPF 110 (yep, 110).

6. Gwen Stefani, 52 

Let’s cut to the chase: there’s a lot of speculation over whether Gwen Stefani has had plastic surgery and what, exactly, she has had done to look so incredible at age 52. But it’s The Voice host’s prerogative whether or not to disclose that information — what we do know is that the 52-year-old looks stunning and credits carefully avoiding the sun at all costs, eating a mostly vegan diet, and working out four times a week with a trainer.

7. Gwyneth Paltrow, 49

The Goop founder and actress is a huge fan of glycolic acid peels to exfoliate and improve the texture of skin and, like so many of her fellow vampires on this list, never leaves her house without sunscreen. But Gwyneth has also gone on the record as saying she’s an “open book” when it comes to cosmetic procedures and has used the injectable Xeomin, which is a neurotoxin similar to Botox that freezes the muscles and smoothens fine lines and wrinkles for a temporary period of time. Cheers to her for being honest about her aging secrets.

8. Halle Berry, 56

Halle Berry has spoken about the pressures in Hollywood to get Botox, fillers, and more invasive cosmetic surgery like facelifts, but says she is trying to embrace growing older. Instead, the gorgeous celeb says she avoids smoking and alcohol, drinks bone broth, and keeps her skincare routine consistent with a cleanser and electric Philips Visapure 3-in-1 Facial Brush, exfoliator, lactic acid serum, SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Masque, and a moisturizer.

9. Jada Pinkett Smith, 51

On an episode of Red Table Talk, Jada and her daughter Willow did a deep dive into the Brazilian Butt Lift, and both revealed they came close to trying it, but ultimately decided not to get a cosmetic procedure but to enhance what they have with exercise instead. And according to the celeb, she prefers a natural approach in other aspects of her beauty routine as well. Jada is said to be a fan of Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Acid Ampoules and eats well, exercises, and drinks plenty of water.

10. Jamie Lee Curtis, 63

The Halloween veteran actress revealed on a recent segment of Today with Hoda & Jenna that she feels better than ever in her skin at her age — something she credits to “trail and error, a lot of therapy, a lot of sobriety.” Jamie Lee admits to trying Botox, but not liking the way it made her look like a “plastic figurine.” Her approach to aging is natural and laid-back (and the effect is obviously gorgeous).

11. Jennifer Aniston, 53

How does Jennifer Aniston still maintain that Friends glow? Over the years she has revealed a few of her top secrets, and here’s what’s refreshing about it all: as simple as her skincare seems to be (it includes cleanser and Aveeno moisturizer with SPF), the celeb isn’t just relying on water and good genes — she puts in the work to get results. Here’s what that looks like for Jen: a morning routine that consists of celery juice and meditation, five workouts per week, 16:8 Intermittent Fasting, collagen supplements, and following a plant-based haircare regiment using her own line called LolaVie. In other words: Jen’s not resting on her laurels.

12. Jennifer Lopez, 53

Jennifer Lopez doesn’t drink, smoke, drink caffeine, or stay in the sun for hours. The newly married actress, singer, dancer, and business woman gets at least eight hours of sleep each night, exfoliates with glycolic acid and invests in quality skincare like La Mer Moisturizing Cream and Lancer cleanser and eye cream. She has repeatedly clapped back at claims that she gets Botox, fillers, and more invasive facial surgeries — and has gone on the record as saying: “[…] that’s just my face!”

13. Julianne Moore, 61 

You can count Julianne Moore among the celebs who say they don’t believe Botox is actually making anyone look better — and they’re avoiding procedures designed to fight against the appearance of age. Shunning cosmetic procedures hasn’t put any kind of a dent in the actress’ beauty AT ALL — in fact, she looks more radiant than ever. Julianne revealed to Vogue that some of her best-kept beauty secrets include drinking water with chlorophyll in it, using a retinoid at night by Teresa Tarmey, and moisturizing her hair with Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask.

14. Kate Winslet, 46

You can add Kate Winslet to the no-Botox list. The Oscar-winning actress is aging like a fine wine and counts natural methods like a facial by Tracie Martyn, constant hydration, green smoothies, and quality skincare products like Lancôme Advanced Genifique Sensitive as tools in her beauty kit.

15. Kim Cattrall, 66

Don’t confuse Kim Cattrall with her plastic surgery-loving alter ego Samantha on Sex and the City. In real life, Kim refuses to shame anyone for their cosmetic enhancement choices and has revealed that she has used Botox. But she also credits regular appointments with her dermatologist for keeping her skin in glowing shape and is the spokesperson for Danish skincare company Ole Henriksen.

16. Naomi Campbell, 52

Okay, so maybe it’s not all that shocking that a forever-supermodel would continue to look incredible in her fifties, but Naomi appears as if she hasn’t aged a day since she walked the runways in the 1990s. Her genes and regal attitude certainly help, but Naomi also credits  La Roche-Posay’s Serozinc Face Toner, vitamin E oil, and hyaluronic acid for keeping her skin looking impossibly dewy and fresh.

17. Reese Witherspoon, 46

Reese is no stranger to a healthy lifestyle and good skincare, which she credits for helping her look her best. The actress turned media mogul told Harper’s Bazaar she spends just 13 minutes each day and night on her routine, which includes vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serums, with an emphasis on organic beauty products. She is also a proponent of regular exercise, drinking plenty of water, and removing her makeup each night.

18. Salma Hayek, 56

Salma continues to be a modern-day goddess — one who has said she believes that natural options trump cosmetic surgery. She relies on coconut oil and rose water to remove her makeup and cleanse her face and only exfoliates her skin once a week. She has said she doesn’t get Botox or fillers and won’t even dye her hair because she wants to embrace her age.

19. Sarah Jessica Parker, 57

Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t take ageist comments lying down. When fans called her “brave” for rocking her natural gray hair, the And Just Like That actress reminded us that being your natural self as a woman shouldn’t be the definition of courageous. Still, SJP knows her way around a well-stocked vanity — the beauty is RoC Skincare’s spokesperson and regularly uses their moisturizers and serums.

20. Tracee Ellis Ross, 49

In an interview with Megan Thee Stallion for The Cut, Tracee revealed that she is excited about turning 50 and embracing everything this new chapter in her life will bring forth — which is nothing short of refreshing to hear. "I feel the sexiest I've ever felt," Ross said. "Even with all the working out, [my body is] just a little softer. My butt's bigger. My boobs are bigger. A lot changes as I've gotten older!" We love to hear it!