Gwyneth Paltrow confesses ‘successful and unsuccessful’ Botox injections
During an Instagram Q+A session on Thursday, Gwyneth Paltrow openly acknowledged to her Instagram followers that she has undergone Botox treatments, describing her experiences with the procedure as a combination of both success and failure. The 51-year-old founder of Goop, who recently expressed admiration for her ex-husband Chris Martin’s current partner, Dakota Johnson, responded to a question posed by one of her fans: ‘Did you ever try botox?’
In reply to the inquiry, Academy Award winner composed a written response on her Instagram stories, ‘God yes. Both successfully and unsuccessfully I’m afraid.’
A different social media user inquired of the actress, “What is the secret behind your impeccable skin?” To which Paltrow responded by stating that she is exceedingly meticulous in her skincare regimen. The luminary has consistently been forthcoming about her skincare practices and her stance on the aging process.
During an interview with Refinery29 in 2020, the actress known for her role in Iron Man, disclosed, “I have never stated that I will not undergo plastic or cosmetic surgery in the past, as I believe it is crucial to remain truthful to the reality that we all undergo changes as we age.”
Although she is not presently utilizing Botox, Gwyneth has acknowledged receiving another injectable known as Xeomin, which is also sanctioned by the FDA and recognized as the “naked injectable.”
‘I never want to look younger or not like myself,’ the businesswoman further informed the outlet at the time.
She then recalled, ‘When I turned 40, I had like a mid-life crisis and got anti-wrinkle injections all over my face, and it was awful.’
‘I looked horrible – one eye was actually like higher than the other – and it was definitely a big mistake, though luckily a temporary one.’
During her interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she expressed her belief that the act of women openly discussing cosmetic surgery is commendable. She emphasized the prevalence of societal shame surrounding surgical procedures, injectables, and fillers, and expressed her desire for individuals to feel assured and self-assured in the decisions they make regarding such treatments.
‘But if they want to have a beauty secret, that’s okay, too. I’m an open book—I’ve shared what works for me, because that’s how I’ve always learned.’
During a conversation with Vogue in July of this year, Gwyneth expounded upon her preferred skincare regimen and treatments.
‘I really love a facial massage, [lymphatic] drainage, and working the muscles, as opposed to lasers.’
The star then revealed, ‘I’m a little freaked out about using lasers on the face, and I’ve seen weird results on certain people. It feels risky.’
‘Once in a while, I’ll do a facial with red light for inflammation or something like that. We also sell the Lyma Laser at Goop – it’s really good and gentle, so I’ll do that.’
Paltrow further elaborated on her perspective regarding the process of aging, stating, “I believe that the issue lies within our culture, where women are subjected to more scrutiny and judgment as they grow older.”
She continued, “However, this is not a problem that we should internalize. As women, we should strive for good health and embrace the natural aging process. The notion that we should strive to remain forever youthful is peculiar.”
The actress known for her role in “Emma” later added, “I believe that we should set examples of how to gracefully age. Each woman should have the freedom to approach aging in her own way.”
Paltrow expressed, “Some women may choose to address every aesthetic aspect, while others may prefer to embrace the role of a stylish and elegant grandmother who does not feel the need to alter her appearance. Every woman should feel empowered to make her own choices.”
Furthermore, Paltrow’s wellness and lifestyle brand, Goop, which was established in 2008, offers various skincare products. These include the Youth-Boost Peptide Serum priced at $150 and the Life + Depuff Eye Masks priced at $125.
During the Q+A session on Thursday, a fan also inquired about Paltrow’s relationship with Dakota Johnson, the actress who has been involved with Paltrow’s former partner, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, since 2017.
The inquiry arose at the precise moment when Johnson and Martin were observed in each other’s company, commemorating Johnson’s 34th birthday on Thursday evening.
It is noteworthy that Gwyneth and the vocalist were formerly wed from 2003 until their separation was legally concluded in 2016. They have progeny together, namely Apple, aged 19, and Moses, aged 17.
The penultimate query posed was, ‘Do you maintain a friendship with Jennifer Aniston?’ to which Paltrow replied by sharing a photograph of Aniston, attired in a white dress, planting a kiss on Paltrow’s cheek.
