Most of us probably have a pretty lop-sided attitude when it comes
to painting a picture of Hollywood and celebrities. Iām the first
to admit that I sometimes style myself on these celebrities.
That in itself isnāt strange perhaps; we humans have a tendency to
imitate each other when it comes to clothes, interests and appearance.
Celebrities are often seen as perfect beauties without any flaws or errors.
They always look great when we see them on film, and whether it be on the
red carpet, in a photoshoot or on the streets, they just have this flawless air.
But every now and then we get a sneak peek into what celebrities really look
like ā without the make-up and the flattering lights and the fancy clothes.
Weāve seen several such examples in recent years and itās only then that
we realize, thankfully, that celebrities are also just completely normal people and not super-humans.
Goldie Hawn, 74, has always been one of my absolute favorite actresses.
Her infectious smile, wonderful charm and talent have captivated millions
of people over the years. Few are able do it ā but Goldie has managed
to maintain her movie star status and popularity for over three decades.
Ever since her breakthrough, Goldie has been praised for her natural
looks and her golden, blonde hair. In April 2020, Goldie was on
the front cover when People Magazineās āBeautiful Issueā celebrated 30 years.
Today, the peace-loving blonde serves as a true role model of inner beauty
ā Goldie is a confident and strong woman who has aged with dignity.
But that wasnāt always the case.
āYou know, when I was younger I was flat chested, I was coming in to my hormones
so my face was all over the place, I was awkward. I wasnāt asked out by boys and
I didnāt think anybody would ever love me. Itās the hardest time for a girl to
feel good about herself ā and often times the girls who do feel good
about themselves are the early developers,ā she told Beauty Heaven.
As Goldie became more and more famous and got bigger roles in movies,
she quickly learned to accept herself. There were many critics who
had all sorts of opinions about her ā which forced Goldie to find her inner strength.
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Otherwise, peopleās opinions would have eaten her up.
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āSome people think that youāre beautiful; some people think youāre ugly.
They voice a lot of opinions, so you then have to become resilient to it
ā and to do that you have to learn and to understand who you are and what
you really think about yourself. And thatās where I think I learnt about my inner beauty,ā she says.
A few years ago, the Award winning actress appeared in public without make-up,
in broad daylight. Many people reacted to the photo because Goldie didnāt
look anything near the actress we have become accustomed to over the years.
Without make up, she looked almost unrecognizable (yet the paparazzi managed to catch her)
At the same time, many also praised her natural look and I can only applaud her
for her carefree attitude. And just because Goldie doesnāt wear ten coats of
makeup when she goes out doesnāt mean that sheās not taking care of her skin and face.
āOne of the most important things of all is sleep. Getting enough sleep is so
important ā as are things like ingesting good oils, making sure you keep your
face soft by removing dead skin, and using sun guard every day. I also
take the time to really massage my creams into my face,ā Goldie says.
In an interview with Pop Sugar, Goldie revealed that she ingests two
tablespoons of olive oil before bed and massages her face.
āThe skin is our biggest organ, and as you get older, you get drierā, she said.
In the very much appearance-fixated entertainment industry, Goldie has
often had to answer questions about her figure, her skin, her femininity
and her appearance. Over the years, many celebrities have tried to
use their platforms to problematize age discrimination in Hollywood.
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Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Aniston, Helen Mirren ā
all of these greats have slammed age discrimination in Hollywood and
demanded a change. But Goldie has a slightly different view of the
discussion and she wants to take a different path to change things.
āYou think youāre going to fight the system? You think youāre going
to prove to Hollywood when you hit 45 that youāre still a sexy, viable object?
No. Thereās a certain reality. Does it make me angry? No. Iām not an angry person.
Iām not a militant person. Anger doesnāt get you anywhere. Itās not productive,ā she told Harpers Bazaar in 2017.
Hollywood romances arenāt known to last very long. Celebrity relationships
and marriages come and go all the time. But clearly no one told that to
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn ā the actors are still in love after nearly four decades together.
The two starred in some films together in the ā80s, including the romantic
comedy Overboard, but they rarely appear on screen together.
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Kurt remains an in-demand actor, appearing in films like Once Upon a Time in
Hollywood and the Fast and the Furious franchise. Goldie has largely retired
from the screen. However, the two reunited on screen, playing Santa Claus
and Mrs. Claus in The Christmas Chronicles. A sequel is in production, and the two are slated to reprise their roles.