NO facelift please. I highly doubt that actresses like Judi Dench or Maggie Smith had facelifts at all. IMHO, you still look wonderful. Your healthy lifestyle, with walking, is beneficial! I am happy to see you still doing Hallmark Christmas movies. Always a joy to read your blog!
Thank you for your many kind words. Both Maggie and Judy have had a lot of work done. Goes with the territory, but as I said above. I am not up for that at this point. Hopefully I can skate by with out it! Happy happy holidays!
You are a beautiful soul inside and out, and I love your candor. I truly believe that each of us should be able to do what is best for ourselves, mentally and physically without judgement or fear therefore. The reality behind your line of work rings true, and the public eye makes it difficult to make those choices as they are simultaneously lauded and judged, whichever you choose.
Enjoy your January, free of "extensive travel," and happy holidays to you, Beth.
Hi Beth We are living longer and I see no reason not to tweak or lift a smidge if it is in moderation. I see so many overfilled faces I think minor tweak or surgery will eliminate those pricey shiny potions!
I had fun watching you & Caroline in the holiday mother in law story! We need more of you too!!! laura in CO
Even for those of us not in your line of work, trying to soften Father Time’s touch can be challenging. Your honesty about the topic is refreshing. But only you will know what is right for you. We “lay folks” seldom think about the sacrifices those in your industry must make to entertain us. We just enjoy the end results.
As this year reveals its last chapter to us, thank you for the uplifting stories you’ve given us on screen and in your writing. Like so many others you’ll never have occasion to meet, your offerings have brightened my spirits and made me smile. (And sometimes laugh out loud.) In the coming year, may your moments of wanting to scream “green beans” be few and your moments of simple joy be many.
Chris , thank you so much. I always love hearing from you and appreciate your kind words. Hope you have a joyous holiday and a safe and prosperous new year! xoxo
"Old" is when your wife asks you if you want to go upstairs and have sex and you say, "Honey, I can only do one or the other." "Old," is when the mailman compliments you on your new alligator shoes, and you're barefoot." Beth, if you're old, I'm an antique.
I would advocate for not feeling pressured to do a face lift or take any dramatic efforts. You are awesome exactly how you are. It’s also worth noting at some point or in some cases the person comes out looking worse. Aging isn’t bad. I don’t think that Audrey Hepburn ever seemed to have cosmetic surgery and her age was a fine patina. It was character. Her heart was what people saw. You are similar. I can cite many other examples.
For the profession, you play mothers of adult characters or grandmothers. I think you reflect those well. Do we want Mrs. Claus to have a face lift? (I assume Mrs. Claus could be a future role). There is a benefit of not competing for the sultry ingenue. While I prefer aging there too, I get their dilemma. I think you are in a great place career wise from all appearances.
I do suggest having great chemistry with the writers/directors (Marla is a great example) and with the repeat cast of the shows. I bet when they hear you are on board they smile and know it will be a fun/successful shoot. For career issues, I think those might be keys now. But your profession is at times brutal so you know best.
Just know your friends love you exactly how you are, but will love and help you which ever way you go in the future. We may not be “Europe,” but real friends are happy to tend you in whatever your road takes. Let your friends love you as you are.
As always you make a lot of good points. My career is humming along just fine. These are questions every single person in my profession has to ask them selves and I am just being honest about that. I am aware that putting this out there will open me up to judgement and critique and I am okay with that,. It is a hot topic, but more and more actors and entertainers are being open about the whole thing. I am on very good terms with the folks I frequently work with. We are almost a repertory company and we have a great time. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
I definitely get it! I think the question of “looking young” is bleeding into many other professions with social media/marketing. We think a doctor or lawyer or other person has to be hot to be good. It’s starting to more equally impact men as well.
We have become more superficial as a culture with technology and media. We revel youth but disclaim what it takes to look young. We make people feel they have to walk a careful balance, and often judged if we chose one way or the other.
The other aspect that’s tricky is having to appear perfect in other ways. Brooke D’Orsay has a part this season in Following Yonder Star where she plays a Hallmark-like character who feels she is restricted by being perfect in real life. When she is not, she has a human moment … all the Hearties turn on her. With tricky division in our culture now, that line probably is also there for some. Sweet movie … but it suggests tricky pathways y’all might walk in many ways. With the Hallmark cruises starting that might become a real thing.
I applaud your effort to have conversations that many hide or avoid. You have them for those that feel they cannot.
NO facelift please. I highly doubt that actresses like Judi Dench or Maggie Smith had facelifts at all. IMHO, you still look wonderful. Your healthy lifestyle, with walking, is beneficial! I am happy to see you still doing Hallmark Christmas movies. Always a joy to read your blog!
Thank you for your many kind words. Both Maggie and Judy have had a lot of work done. Goes with the territory, but as I said above. I am not up for that at this point. Hopefully I can skate by with out it! Happy happy holidays!
Hope that you are safe from the fires!
You are a beautiful soul inside and out, and I love your candor. I truly believe that each of us should be able to do what is best for ourselves, mentally and physically without judgement or fear therefore. The reality behind your line of work rings true, and the public eye makes it difficult to make those choices as they are simultaneously lauded and judged, whichever you choose.
Enjoy your January, free of "extensive travel," and happy holidays to you, Beth.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you Chrissy. Your thoughtful and well chosen words are always appreciated.
Happy new year!XO
Hi Beth We are living longer and I see no reason not to tweak or lift a smidge if it is in moderation. I see so many overfilled faces I think minor tweak or surgery will eliminate those pricey shiny potions!
I had fun watching you & Caroline in the holiday mother in law story! We need more of you too!!! laura in CO
Thanks. I tend to agree. Hope you have a happy happy holiday!
Even for those of us not in your line of work, trying to soften Father Time’s touch can be challenging. Your honesty about the topic is refreshing. But only you will know what is right for you. We “lay folks” seldom think about the sacrifices those in your industry must make to entertain us. We just enjoy the end results.
As this year reveals its last chapter to us, thank you for the uplifting stories you’ve given us on screen and in your writing. Like so many others you’ll never have occasion to meet, your offerings have brightened my spirits and made me smile. (And sometimes laugh out loud.) In the coming year, may your moments of wanting to scream “green beans” be few and your moments of simple joy be many.
Chris , thank you so much. I always love hearing from you and appreciate your kind words. Hope you have a joyous holiday and a safe and prosperous new year! xoxo
"Old" is when your wife asks you if you want to go upstairs and have sex and you say, "Honey, I can only do one or the other." "Old," is when the mailman compliments you on your new alligator shoes, and you're barefoot." Beth, if you're old, I'm an antique.
Well, in both cases it old is better than the alternative. We are blessed. Happy happy holidays!!! xoxoxox
I would advocate for not feeling pressured to do a face lift or take any dramatic efforts. You are awesome exactly how you are. It’s also worth noting at some point or in some cases the person comes out looking worse. Aging isn’t bad. I don’t think that Audrey Hepburn ever seemed to have cosmetic surgery and her age was a fine patina. It was character. Her heart was what people saw. You are similar. I can cite many other examples.
For the profession, you play mothers of adult characters or grandmothers. I think you reflect those well. Do we want Mrs. Claus to have a face lift? (I assume Mrs. Claus could be a future role). There is a benefit of not competing for the sultry ingenue. While I prefer aging there too, I get their dilemma. I think you are in a great place career wise from all appearances.
I do suggest having great chemistry with the writers/directors (Marla is a great example) and with the repeat cast of the shows. I bet when they hear you are on board they smile and know it will be a fun/successful shoot. For career issues, I think those might be keys now. But your profession is at times brutal so you know best.
Just know your friends love you exactly how you are, but will love and help you which ever way you go in the future. We may not be “Europe,” but real friends are happy to tend you in whatever your road takes. Let your friends love you as you are.
As always you make a lot of good points. My career is humming along just fine. These are questions every single person in my profession has to ask them selves and I am just being honest about that. I am aware that putting this out there will open me up to judgement and critique and I am okay with that,. It is a hot topic, but more and more actors and entertainers are being open about the whole thing. I am on very good terms with the folks I frequently work with. We are almost a repertory company and we have a great time. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
I definitely get it! I think the question of “looking young” is bleeding into many other professions with social media/marketing. We think a doctor or lawyer or other person has to be hot to be good. It’s starting to more equally impact men as well.
We have become more superficial as a culture with technology and media. We revel youth but disclaim what it takes to look young. We make people feel they have to walk a careful balance, and often judged if we chose one way or the other.
The other aspect that’s tricky is having to appear perfect in other ways. Brooke D’Orsay has a part this season in Following Yonder Star where she plays a Hallmark-like character who feels she is restricted by being perfect in real life. When she is not, she has a human moment … all the Hearties turn on her. With tricky division in our culture now, that line probably is also there for some. Sweet movie … but it suggests tricky pathways y’all might walk in many ways. With the Hallmark cruises starting that might become a real thing.
I applaud your effort to have conversations that many hide or avoid. You have them for those that feel they cannot.