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45 Black Celebrities That Seem Like They’re Not Aging
The majority of us are familiar with the saying that "black don't crack." Naturally, due to the melanin, dark skin usually ages slower. But these celebs seem to go against the laws of nature and have us thinking "what the hell is in the water they're drinking?" As Black History Month is still going strong, Bored Panda has decided to make you a list of the celebrities that, in our opinion, are aging backwards, unlike the rest of us folks. So scroll down below and leave a vote for those that you like the most! In addition to this, prepare to be shocked when you see how old all these famous people are.
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#1
Gabrielle Union
Age: 47
Danish Dynomummy 6 years ago
It would be amazing with a Bring it on with Gabrielle and Kirsten playing the coaches and parents of the cheercaptains of Clovers and Toros
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#2
Alfre Woodard
Age: 67
#3
Angela Bassett
Age: 61
#4
Brandy Norwood
Age: 41
#8
Rachel True
Age: 53
#9
Naomi Campbell
Age: 49
#10
Bianca Lawson
Age: 40
Danish Dynomummy 6 years ago
Bianca was in all of my fave teenage shows. Except she's still a teenager and Im near 40
#11
Alicia Keys
Age: 39
#13
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Age: 50
#14
Queen Latifah
Age: 49
#17
Michelle Obama
Age: 56
#21
Martin Lawrence
Age: 54
#22
Regina Hall
Age: 49
Becca Gizmo the Squirrel 6 years ago (edited)
She aged in reverse, too. She looks 29 in first and 25 in second.
#24
Lisa Bonet
Age: 52
Michelle Chevalier 6 years ago
Not only did she get Lenny but she is the Mrs Jason Momoa....sooooo jelly
#25
Taraji P Henson
Age: 49
#26
Lenny Kravitz
Age: 55
MagicalUnicorn 6 years ago
i had crush on him since i was teenager, 20 years later it's still going strong and he's still looking the same <3
#28
Michael Ealy
Age: 46
#32
Lionel Richie
Age: 70
#33
Barack Obama
Age: 58
Andrea Climo 6 years ago
Ah yes, the wrinkles and grey hair totally look the same as he did in 1992...
#34
Jamie Foxx
Age: 52
#35
Kerry Washington
Age: 43
#36
LL Cool J
Age: 52
#38
Tracee Ellis Ross
Age: 47
#39
Janet Jackson
Age: 53
Todd Hollfelder 6 years ago
Lots of KNOWN cosmetic surgeries! Believe it or not, she's had more work done than Michael did. Just not in one place. If I met her, I'd be speechless and I'm not starstruck
#40
Jenifer Lewis
Age: 63
Logan Scaggs 6 years ago
She definitely aged, but the more she ages the more goddess-like she gets
#42
Nia Long
Age: 49
Charles Houser 6 years ago
Where's Usher Raymond and Babyface? These two look the same after 20 plus years!
#43
Karyn Parsons
Age: 53
Noemie Houtekie-N'Da 6 years ago
OMG.... The Fresh Prince, AGAIN!!! She is so pretty! Just look her!!!
#44
Eric Benét
Age: 53
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April Simnel 6 years ago
I'd bet if you saw them up close, with no make-up, wigs, hair dyes, photo filters, dermabrasion or fillers, you'd see fine wrinkles and grey hair. Sure, as black people they don't age as intensely from sun or whatnot as other people do, but they get help, both with their appearance and their lives, so they also have less stress compared to non-rich, non-celeb people. I'm part black, and while I don't look like what most people presume 50 year olds look like, in my magnifying mirror *I* see the fine lines that I didn't have at 35, or even 45. That said, Pharrell's a freak of nature, and for someone who's closing in on 100, Cicely Tyson looks great!
Susan Gardner 6 years ago
Exactly! I have to say, I'm a little tired of this subject. Too many ways to enhance and improve in a photo. Back in the day, we didn't have all that. What you saw is what you got lol
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Terd Fergison 6 years ago
How are you going to honestly say they haven't aged when many of them are using plastic surgery, lots of makeup, and app filters on the photos? I can agree that some have aged very, very well, but some of this is just fake, fake, fake.
CbusResident 6 years ago
There are things called makeup, plastic surgery and pricey anti-aging creams, see the white cases: Jennifer Anniston, Paul Rudd, Mila Kunis, Gwen Stefani, Jane Fonda - you know the surgeon's knife has helped to create their mysterious 'eternal youth' in some of these cases, Paul Rudd may just be lucky but who knows. Also some are wearing sunglasses, that obscures bags under eyes, crows feet.
Helen Haley 6 years ago
I'm pretty sure Paul Rudd is either immortal or somehow pickled in pixie dust when not in the public eye.
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April Simnel 6 years ago
I'd bet if you saw them up close, with no make-up, wigs, hair dyes, photo filters, dermabrasion or fillers, you'd see fine wrinkles and grey hair. Sure, as black people they don't age as intensely from sun or whatnot as other people do, but they get help, both with their appearance and their lives, so they also have less stress compared to non-rich, non-celeb people. I'm part black, and while I don't look like what most people presume 50 year olds look like, in my magnifying mirror *I* see the fine lines that I didn't have at 35, or even 45. That said, Pharrell's a freak of nature, and for someone who's closing in on 100, Cicely Tyson looks great!
Susan Gardner 6 years ago
Exactly! I have to say, I'm a little tired of this subject. Too many ways to enhance and improve in a photo. Back in the day, we didn't have all that. What you saw is what you got lol
Load More Replies... Terd Fergison 6 years ago
How are you going to honestly say they haven't aged when many of them are using plastic surgery, lots of makeup, and app filters on the photos? I can agree that some have aged very, very well, but some of this is just fake, fake, fake.
CbusResident 6 years ago
There are things called makeup, plastic surgery and pricey anti-aging creams, see the white cases: Jennifer Anniston, Paul Rudd, Mila Kunis, Gwen Stefani, Jane Fonda - you know the surgeon's knife has helped to create their mysterious 'eternal youth' in some of these cases, Paul Rudd may just be lucky but who knows. Also some are wearing sunglasses, that obscures bags under eyes, crows feet.
Helen Haley 6 years ago
I'm pretty sure Paul Rudd is either immortal or somehow pickled in pixie dust when not in the public eye.
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