One thing many female celebrities are known for is plastic surgery. This is especially true as they get older and attempt to stave off the signs of aging in an effort to remain young and beautiful. And while more women tend to get plastic surgery overall, men also get in on the look-changing procedures.
Plastic surgery is so prevalent that it is the women who don’t get it done that stick out the most. Whether it is because they fear a botched surgery or simply want to remain natural, you can find a wide cross section that have never had plastic surgery, and by the looks of it, never needed it in the first place.
Here is a list of famous women who decided to forgo having plastic surgery and instead decided to rely upon their natural beauty.
1) Frances Conroy
Known for her role on “American Horror Story,” Frances Conroy is known for her stand against plastic surgery. At age 65, she feels that getting any type of surgery or Botox injections is the same as wearing a mask.
2) Sissy Spacek
Legendary American actress Sissy Spacek has supposedly never had plastic surgery. Rumors have it, though, that the then 66-year-old Spacek got a nose job in an effort to look younger. Honestly, she didn’t really need to mess with her natural beauty, but to each her own.
3) Amy Madigan
Married to Ed Harris of “Apollo 13” fame, 68-year-old Amy Madigan is known for her many movie and TV roles. In fact, Madigan is all about looking natural and actively avoids anything cosmetic.
4) Meryl Streep
At 69 years of age, Hollywood legend Meryl Streep says she has never had plastic surgery. Nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards, Streep is known around the world for her natural beauty. This makes her ability to remain as beautiful as she is as she gets older all the more remarkable.
5) Annie Lennox
Singing legend Annie Lennox is another famous woman dead set against plastic surgery. In her mind, a person with plastic surgery looks like they are wearing a static mask. While subtle changes are fine in her book, she says that usually what starts out as simple can quickly go wrong when it comes to plastic surgery.
6) Julianne Moore
At the age of 58, Julianne Moore is one of the more outspoken critics of plastic surgery. s a matter of fact, the popular actress seems to not even care that she is getting older. She attributes her healthy and beautiful skin to her regular yoga and cardio routine.
7) Dame Judi Dench
English actress Judi Dench has never gone under the plastic surgeon’s knife, though she has thought about doing so. Now, she feels she is too old for the process and fears the results might not be exactly what she was expecting. At 84, she looks just fine without it.
8) Cindy Crawford
While the 52-year-old Cindy Crawford has used Botox in the past, she has not had any plastic surgery. As a matter of fact, she keeps in shape by working out on a regular schedule and using the occasional microdermabrasion mask and moisturizer for her face and skin.
9) Connie Britton
Actress Connie Britton feels that the most effective way to stay looking young is to take care of your skin. Using simple ingredients, the 51-year old “American Horror Story” and “Nashville” actress has managed to keep her youthful appearance.
10) Michelle Obama
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has never ruled out plastic surgery and has even been rumored to have used a little Botox in the past. For the most part, though, her looks are all natural, and some suspect the reason she looks so young is that she takes great care of her skin.
11) Diane Keaton
While not opposed to the idea of getting plastic surgery when she was younger, 73-year-old actress Diane Keaton feels that if you are going to get plastic surgery, you might as well go all in. Now, though, Keaton thinks she is too old to get any work done.
12) Halle Berry
The highly active Halle Berry, who is 52, looks the same as she did when she was young, with little to no signs of aging. And even though it looks like she has had some work done, according to the actress, she has not. While she has never gotten a boob job, reports are that the actress spends upwards of $120,000 a year to keep her breasts in great shape.
13) Catherine Denueve
French actress, model, and singer, Catherine Denueve, is best known for her role in the movie “Belle de Jour.” Her feeling on plastic surgery is that an actress needs to be able to frown. Plus, she has aged very well and doesn’t really need plastic surgery.
14) Lauren Hutton
American model and actress Lauren Hutton uses more natural means to keep her skin looking young. According to the 75-year-old Hutton, she has used coconut oil on her skin since she was 22. She also embraces her natural beauty, wrinkles and all, refusing to get plastic surgery.
15) Brigitte Bardot
French sex symbol Brigitte Bardot is known for her beauty. Even at 84, the animal rights activist and one time actress still retains the aura of beauty she had as a young woman. Bardot feels like her money can serve a better purpose than paying for plastic surgery.
16) Sigourney Weaver
“Sci-Fi Queen” Sigourney Weaver is 69 and actually enjoys the aging process. According to Weaver, there is nothing more inspiring than a woman in her 70s who is still useful and full of life. Despite her stance against plastic surgery, the actress does feel that women should do what feels right to them.
17) Kim Basinger
Actress Kim Basinger says the easy way to keep looking young is to stay out of the sun. At 65, Basinger has thus far refused to bow to the pressures of getting plastic surgery, instead opting to age gracefully, which in her case is going very well for her.
18) Emma Thompson
A founding member of the British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League, 59-year-old Emma Thompson is a leading opponent of plastic surgery, calling it psychotic. I wonder what her secret to looking so young is.
19) Michelle Pfeiffer
Actress Michelle Pfeiffer’s philosophy on plastic surgery is simple, “All of the plastic surgery in the world can’t stop you from getting older. At 60, Pfeiffer says she doesn’t believe men want women to rely on plastic surgery to stay looking young and beautiful.
20) Andie MacDowell
“Sex, Lies, and Videotape” star Andie MacDowell says she uses coconut oil, homemade salt scrubs, and a steam shower to keep her ageless look. The 60-year-old actress was recently accused of having some work done, but honestly, she looks the same to me in the before and after photos found online.
21) Julia Roberts
Superstar Julia Roberts wants to avoid the emotionless look that plastic surgery, such as Botox, can leave a person with. She wants her kids to know when she is angry or happy. Her philosophy must be working as she has been voted most beautiful woman by Time magazine five times.
22) Jodie Foster
Against using plastic surgery for her own looks, 56-year-old actress Jodie Foster believes in allowing the body to age naturally. Nevertheless, she is supportive of women who do decide to have cosmetic surgery done, feeling it a personal preference more than anything else.
23) Victoria Ruffo
Hailing from Mexico, 56-year-old Victoria Ruffo has appeared in a variety of telenovelas in her home country. And while there is some controversy over whether she has actually had plastic surgery or not, is said to love natural beauty and even posts no-filter photos of herself on her Instagram.
24) Salma Hayek
Actress Salma Hayek, who is 52-years-old, feels that plastic surgery is not beautiful. She does say that it is each individual woman’s right to go under the knife if they so choose, but for her the choice is obvious, finding the natural beauty within herself.
25) Juliette Binoche
Another French actress known for her beauty, 54-year-old Juliette Binoche believes drinking more water is the key to looking beautiful. As a matter of fact, she sneers at the notion of using Botox and breast implants to artificially achieve a younger look.
26) Brooke Shields
While she has gotten older since her days as a young actress in the movie “The Blue Lagoon,” 53-year-old Brooke Shields does admit to using Botox in the past. But other than that brief flirtation with plastic surgery has refused to go under the knife for fear she will come out disfigured.
27) Isabella Huppert
Another French actress, Isabella Huppert, has appeared in a variety of French films. At 66, there is some debate as to whether the actress has had any plastic surgery. Regardless of whether she has or not, the actress is not afraid of a few wrinkles.
28) Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone at 60-years of age claims to have never had plastic surgery. She attributes her continuing beauty to drugstore face cream and her workout regimen of four to five times a week.
29) Sophie Marceau
It seems that French actresses are known for their natural beauty and the ability to age gracefully without resorting to the use of plastic surgery. So, it would seem with 52-year-old Sophie Marceau, who is best known for her role in the movie “Braveheart.”
30) Isabella Rossellini
As a child, 66-year-old Isabella Rossellini underwent many medical procedures to overcome her scoliosis. This left her with a fear of undergoing any kind of surgery, especially cosmetic surgery, which she views as unnecessary. The actress has appeared in variety of films, including “Death Becomes Her,” “Blue Velvet,” and alongside her mother, Ingrid Berman, in “A Matter of Time.”
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While eschewing plastic surgery, the women on this list still manage to keep their natural beauty. Whether they use exercise, beauty products, or simply stay out of the sun, they have been able to age gracefully.