20 Actress Throwbacks That Show Aging Is A Whole Different Adventure Depending On The Decade

At 55, Jennifer Lopez is basically the poster child for 'I'm owning this age!' No surgery confessions, just killer workouts and skin routines.
Betty White at 55? She got those eyelids done back in '76 and had major second thoughts - until she realized, hey, she still nailed it!

Emma Watson is all about keeping it fresh and simple at 35. Think glowing skin and low-key glam.
Grace Kelly? She was rocking the full-on royal vibe - structured hair and flawless outfits that screamed elegance.

Jenna Ortega's 23 caught some jaws dropping with those sharp cheekbones, sparking lots of 'Did she or didn't she?' chatter.
Marilyn Monroe at 23 knew how to charm Hollywood in full-on glam mode - wigs, makeup, the works - a totally crafted starlet look.

Anne Hathaway’s look at 43 got people debating whether she aged gracefully or got some help from modern magic.
Meryl Streep? She just owned her 43 with a thumbs-up to natural aging, making wrinkles look like badges of honor.

Florence Pugh keeps it 100 at 29 with a look that’s real and raw, switching between glam and ‘just woke up like this.’
Elizabeth Taylor? Oh, she was all about that studio-dazzle - perfect makeup, coiffed hair, and that classic Hollywood glow.

Scarlett Johansson in 2025 is under the microscope every time she steps out. Fillers? Botox? Who knows!
Jane Fonda in ‘78 was all about that sporty, fit life - fitness guru vibes and proud of her choices, including being open about surgery.

Cate Blanchett at 56 talks the talk against Botox but definitely walks the walk with perfect makeup and skincare.
Helen Mirren keeps it real, celebrating unique, interesting faces instead of cookie-cutter pretty.

Reese at 49 nails the sweet spot between glowing professional and youthful energy, even rocking mother-daughter twin vibes with her kid.
Diane Keaton? She threw out the rulebook with menswear and zero makeup, making 49 look like a quirky fashion party.

Natalie Portman at 44 has people scratching their heads wondering how she seems to hit the pause button on aging - genes or sneaky tricks?
Julie Andrews kept it classic and elegant, bringing all the theater vibes to her 44-year-old self.

Angelina Jolie’s 50 look is sleek and chic, more wellness than plastic, with famous medical choices rather than pure cosmetics.
Susan Sarandon rocked 50 with unapologetic sensuality and showed us it’s cool to age without hiding a thing.

Anya at 29 went from a natural stunner to the 'cheeks too sculpted?' debate queen.
Brigitte Bardot danced to her own tune with messy hair and bold makeup that screamed rebellion at 29.

Julia Roberts at 58 is hailed online as one of the few who keeps that authentic smile and real faces.
Glenn Close in 2005 aged naturally without a fuss, and nobody made a big deal out of it.

Halle Berry at 59 often gets the 'How do you not age?' question, with plenty of rumors flying.
Cicely Tyson’s strength and presence stole the spotlight back in '83, and no one cared about reversing time.

Sandra Bullock is praised online for her ‘aged like fine wine’ vibe, but of course there’s wild speculation about what’s behind the scenes.
Shirley MacLaine at 61 just looked her age, and online chatter focuses more on her legendary career than her wrinkles.

Gal Gadot at 40 is all about that fitness goddess look - strong and sleek.
Raquel Welch was the queen of timeless bombshells, keeping magazine-ready glam into her 50s and beyond.

Millie Bobby Brown faces the wild world of social media scrutiny right as she hits adulthood - ‘Do you look 30 or 21?’ is a common question.
Judy Garland’s 21-year-old self was molded behind-the-scenes with strict diets and studio rules - and a bit of heartbreak to boot.

Nicole Kidman’s 58 includes acknowledged injectables and rumored major surgeries - people love the ‘on the fence’ vibe.
Sigourney Weaver flaunted strength and grace without surgery, aging on her own terms.

Margot Robbie at 35 is what people call ‘naturally perfect’ - all polished but chill.
Sophia Loren at 35? Big hair, glam makeup, and total diva energy that doesn’t apologize.

Zendaya is the style queen mixing high fashion with a big splash of personality at 29.
Audrey Hepburn’s sleek, elegant silhouette? It had a backstory of hard times, malnutrition, and health struggles - but still oh-so-iconic.

Salma Hayek at 59 is still the talk of the town - half the fans praise her curves and vibe, the other half whisper about surgery (which she denies, by the way!).
Sophia Loren at the same age kept it classic and sensual, with fans feeling she looked a bit more mature in a chic way.