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There is a groundswell of support in defence of Oscar-winning actor Zeta-Jones after she faced disparaging remarks across platforms over her appearance at a recent industry function.

The actor was present at a Netflix event in LA last month where a social media clip about her role in the new series of Wednesday became dominated because of comments concerning her looks.

Voices of Support

This year's Miss Great Britain Classic winner, Laura White, called the negative reaction "absolute rubbish", stating that "males escape this expiration date which women face".

"Men don't have this sell-by/use-by date that women do," stated Ms White.

Writer and commentator Sali Hughes, 50, commented differently from men, females are subject to unfair scrutiny for ageing and she ought to be at liberty to appear as she wishes.

The Social Media Storm

In the video, which was also posted on social media and had over 2.5 million views, the actor, who is from Swansea, discussed her enjoyment in delving into her part, Morticia Addams, in the latest season.

However many of the numerous remarks zeroed in on her years and were disparaging regarding her appearance.

The online backlash ignited significant support of the actor, such as a widely-shared clip online which stated: "People criticize women if they undergo treatments and bully them for not having enough."

Others also spoke up for her, one stating: "She is growing older naturally and she appears beautiful."

Many labelled her as "gorgeous" and "lovely", and one comment read that "she appears her age - which is simply life."

Making a Point

She appeared for her interview recently without any makeup as a demonstration and to highlight that there is no fixed "mold" of how a woman in her 50s should look like.

As with others of her years, she explained she "looks after herself" not for a youthful appearance but so she feels "better" and look "healthy".

"Ageing is an honour and if we can age as well as possible, that's what truly counts," she continued.

She argued that men aren't judged by equivalent aesthetic benchmarks, noting "people don't ask how old famous men might be - they only look 'great'."

She said it was a key factor behind her participation in the competition the classic category, to "show that women in midlife continue to exist" and "possess it".

Unfair Scrutiny

Hughes, a journalist from Wales, stated that although the actor is "beautiful" this is "not the point", stating further she deserves to be able to look however she liked absent her age being scrutinised.

She stated the social media vitriol showed not a single woman is "immune" and that females should not face the "ongoing theme" that they are lacking or young enough - a problem that is "galling, regardless of the person involved".

Asked if men experience equivalent judgment, she responded "no, never", adding women were targeted simply for having the "boldness" to live on social media as they age.

A Double Bind

Despite cosmetic companies emphasizing "longevity", she commented women were still face criticism whether they aged gracefully or underwent treatments such as plastic surgery or fillers.

"Should you grow older without intervention, people say you ought to try harder; if you get work done, you're accused of failing to age well," she added.