Getting old is a privilege that not many people have. With age comes wisdom, patience, and certainty that ensures stability in everyday life. Many of us look up to experienced leaders and believe they have the know-how to secure a bright future.
So, why do so many people want to avoid aging? When you look around, it seems that many are prepared to do a lot to look and feel younger. Expensive creams, cosmetic and surgical procedures, insanely strict routines—anything to keep that clock from ticking.
The people on this list might have not spent a lot of time and money on their looks, but they did put a lot of effort into photoshopping their wrinkles out. After all, who cares about how you look in real life—it’s all about looking flawless online. Scroll down and see for yourself how erasing too many flaws might look quite a bit off.
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Lady On Facebook Insists That There's No Editing, And Any Comments Saying Otherwise Are Blocked
The reasons for why people don’t want to age are plentiful but many of them stem from fear. Multiple fears, actually. One big one is, of course, the fear of death.
This one is unavoidable and present in the majority of us. We simply don’t want to leave this world—there’s too much going on here. Aging is a reminder that our time is coming, and it can be hard to make peace with that. Doing so is quite a process and many go on their own personal journeys to find a resolution to this fear.
I Forgot What She Really Looked Like
Does she really think we've forgotten she started out in the early 80's?
I think it’s ridiculous how desperate she is to still look like she’s in her 20s but I’m always amazed by how good the face editing apps are. Those who use the expensive apps rather than photoshop look really well done.
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Those fotos look like she is desperately clinging to her younger self. But the same clothes, hairstyle and make-up cannot take her back all these decades.
Actually, the same clothes and hairstyle and make up are ageing her.
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Not exactly. More of a clown-demon. Think Pennywise with tits.
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I think that started when she decided to have everyone call her Madge because she decided to be British
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What’s the fuss? Just a perfectly ordinary collage of Madonna and Dee Snyder.
We're not gonna take it. No, we ain't gonna take it...
Load More Replies... Naturally she would have grey hair so she must dye her roots dark so it looks as though the hair is growing out dark rather than grey. That's a lot of work to try to look younger. Sort of feel sorry for her.
Not true. My g-gma had black hair and didn't get greys until her 80's
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She goes on and on complaining about how the media despise older women, and yet she is the one attempting to obliterate any signs of age in her photos. So who is the ageist here?
I wish she had of embraced her age and showed the world that 65 can be sexy. I find these filtered pics creepy and sad
Come on, girl! Assume your age and stop making a fool of yourself!
Have you seen the videos of her in concert where it looks like she is wearing a diaper??? Did she get a BBL? or is she wearing a diaper?!?!?!
She was only a feminist icon to non-feminists.
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The picture on the right is how she looks when you first meet her in the bar at five in the evening, picture on the left is how she looks after you down 46 packs and half Fifth vodka at three in the morning. Unfortunately when you wake up with her at six in the morning, she’ll look again like the picture on the right!
The day I airbrush my wrinkles away is the day I vote Republican. NEVER gonna happen!
It’s funny (not ‘haha’ funny) how she has self esteem issues with aging and yet everyone is an absolute <ùnt to her/ about her with everything she does, it’s like a revolving circle. If you have a friend with self image/ body dismorphia, you’ll get me. But these kind of girls and guys need less hate and you’ll see less of their attempts at trying ‘to prove’something of themselves
I was sort of hoping maybe a good plastic surgeon could help. First she needs to dissolve every ounce of filler. That is not helping. Then she needs that type of face lift where they actually tighten the muscles underneath. Then her plastic surgeon needs to judiciously use whatever they use for minor tweaks. And then she can come out looking like a beautiful woman, probably late 40's early 50 ish. And rock that s**t. She needs to talk to Cher's plastic surgeon (but not whoever does her eye makeup).
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JLo is just as bad too! And it's sad that they truly believe that everyone thinks they look like their touched up photos
She looks horrible either way! No embarrasing fail like the above pics, just the most humiliilatingly stupid style decisions I've ever seen.
I loved it when she performed at Eurovision and it was meh, but when she uploaded it they had edited the audio to make her sound amazing. Frankly, Iconic.
Someone Needs To Come Take Their Moms Phone (In The Comments She Swears She Didn't Edit)
But that’s not the whole picture yet. There are things that are associated with aging that make people recoil when thinking about it. For example, many think that getting old means getting sick and feeling awful majority of the time. Many also associate older people with being fragile and weak.
This is not necessarily true. Sure, there are quite a few diseases that become more common as people age, and your body doesn’t feel the same as when you were 20, but that doesn’t mean you spend the whole day lying in bed. You are a little slower, but being slow isn’t necessarily bad. By the time you’re old, you learn to enjoy taking your time doing things. You don’t have the same need to rush life like you did when you were young.
She's 50 Years Old And Photoshops Herself To Look Like She's In Her Late 20s. Women, There Is Nothing Wrong With Looking Your Age. You're Not Expected To Look Like A 20 Year Old Forever
No, not 20 forever, but the idea of "youth" is pushed on us pretty much until we're in the grave. Still, it's unrealistic for women to try and carve decades off of our faces (and bodies) in photos to try and convince anybody we're THAT much younger than we are. Eep. J. Lo, you really don't have to go this hard. You're beautiful as you are.
I’m Sensing A Filter
Many people also believe that older folks are doomed to be lonely. That’s a fair take as they are at risk of feeling isolated from the world. But if you continuously make an effort to keep the people around you, you will not become a solitary island with no one to talk to. Foster your relationships right now and be open to new ones, and you won’t need to fear abandonment.
“Ugly Sweater Dinner Date!” Dear God... I Didn’t Need To Sleep Tonight Anyway
Upvote because the worst so far... Those eyes.... Those eyes.............
Came Across This Gem Looking At Dress Reviews
Well that's not how human bodies work. She looks like a living Bratz doll.
Claims It's All Makeup And Expensive Wigs
People also worry that their cognitive abilities will decline with age. Again, age-related forgetfulness is a thing, there’s no denying that. But should it really be feared? Not so much. It’s not like you don’t have any memory lapses now.
Posted vs. Tagged Videos
It’s A Helluva Drug
Same Person - Instagram & Screenshot On Television
Sometimes you forget where you put your keys or maybe you don’t instantly recall the name of a new colleague, but it doesn’t ruin your day. It’s just an inconvenience you overcome. Sure, doing crosswords and continuing to learn new things is important to keep the mind sharp, but you also have to accept that it might not be as sharp as it was when you were young.
Croatian Singer. Yes This Is The Same Perosn
Maja Šuput is the name of the singer, she doesn't look like the picture on the left, but right picture is taken at the bad moment. And no, I don't like her or her music.
Time Travel's Real
It comes to something when this is the least edited pic (I've seen so far on here) 😔
Instagram vs. Reality...TV
Then, there’s the obvious fear—looking old. The wrinkles, the grey hair—the evidence that your body is in decline. With all these fears connected to it, it’s no surprise one would love to hide them. Add to that the fact that our society equates beauty with youth and you’ll understand why celebrities inject themselves with all sorts of concoctions to look younger.
I Saw This And Thought Y’all Would Like It Of One Of Our Faves
I Cannot Believe She Seriously Posted This
Same Picture Posted By Each Sibling On Their Account
Here, just like with everything else connected to old age, it is all about acceptance. The best way to deal with your changing looks is changing your perspective on them. Grey hair is not necessarily ugly—it can be charming and attractive. Wrinkles alter your appearance but they also show your experience.
Big Difference Between The Photos Of Her At The Event And The One On Her Instagram
Ugh.. she is a beautiful woman as is.. most would die to look like her at 54.. but not not good enough for her
This Person Is Running For Mayor Where I Live. Yikes
The first one looks like a Disney prince...like maybe prince eric or something
She’s 58…
All in all, getting old is not as bad as it might seem. In fact, many older people are quite happy with their lives. They have perspective on life and don’t take things for granted. Accepting the way you look is also a part of it. Maybe the people on this list will grow into it too one day.
No Eyes Are The Same, I Guess
Facetuning Skills On Point
Found On Amazon Reviews
Her Official Press Photos vs. Interview
Photo She Posted vs. Tagged. Same Woman
These Two Are Supposed To Be The Same Person
A Fairly Popular Local Influencer Recently Made An Appearance On TV. A Lot Of Her Fans Apparently Had Trouble Recognizing Her At First
Instagram vs. Tagged Photo
It Doesn’t Even Look Like The Same Person
Aging Really Shouldn’t Be Something We’re Ashamed Of
Its a gift to be able to age these days, so many people taken too soon would love to be able to age
Same Person... Wow
Bro... Seriously
I Think She Just Discovered Facetune. (Right Is A Normal Selfie)
Her real pic looks better. Is there an uncanny valley filter?
Found This One! — He Claims To Be 31 Years Old, Flashes Fake Watches And Cars He Doesn’t Own
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How is it they don't know how awful the fake looks?
I tried a filter while doing a selfie....it suggested a move further away from the camera and wear a bag over my head as it can't work miracles
A teenage girl went missing a couple of years ago in Germany (unfortunately, she is still missing to this day). The media were quick to realise a search photo of her, but this was so heavily filtered, she was totally unrecognisable. It was ages before they released an accurate one. Maybe if they had done this sooner, someone may have recognised her (assuming she was/is still alive)
Only thing i can come up with, mental illness. I think its that simple
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Why show up in public when you cheat so much on the net, they’re definitely not very smart
This is less 'embarrassing' and more epidemic of low-self esteem because everyone feels they have to live a perfect curated life online. I deleted all my social media's and felt so much better. I would use filters to look good. But then I realised I don't need to look good to random people around the world for 1 second as they scroll through Instagram.
As a woman who continues to age, I can admit I'm not really happy with a lot of it but I've come to think of it as paying tiny bits of youth and beauty to be able to continue to live. All of the people that 'Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging', that youth and beauty can never be recaptured. But at least the Plastic surgeons will be able to fatten up their bank accounts.
This is so true. The people who have had surgery to look younger look smoother, not younger.
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This is absolutely crazy. I'm 46 and Im just glad I'm here. Aging is a privilege. I don't color my greys, don't use filters, and the other day someone (at work) complimented my skin. I laugh a lot and that's good enough for me! F**k those standards that say everyone should look like they're in their 20s.
20s? More like 15 or something. And that skin they trying to photoshop doesn't even exist I think. What really makes me sad is, that celebrities are constantly doing this crazy shet as well and supporting the whole unreal idea of not aging and looking like a doll. :(
Load More Replies... I never use filters and don't get the point. That isn't a pic of you. It doesn't look how you look. Yes, that person is flawless; not human and not you. What is the point?!?!
Yes. Equally for the ones that are actually beautiful
Load More Replies... There is one question circeling in my head while I look at these pics. This are people who leave their houses sand they are seen by other people who know those photos filtered to death. And they are still recognized? Or do they think everyone else is a dochebag because they don't know who they are?
This conversation should really include the multi billion dollar beauty industry which capitalises on every possible insecurity and has long thrived on demonising aging and peddling the fountain of youth.
I have been wondering why women wants their chins so slim, that there doesn't seem to be room for normal teeth.
What is with wanting skin that doesn’t look like skin? It’s so fücking weird
I don't understand why ageing is seen as this horrible thing that everyone dreads. It happens to everyone!The less you think about getting older the better. Look after yourself and carry your age well and you'll always look younger imo
How is it they don't know how awful the fake looks?
I tried a filter while doing a selfie....it suggested a move further away from the camera and wear a bag over my head as it can't work miracles
A teenage girl went missing a couple of years ago in Germany (unfortunately, she is still missing to this day). The media were quick to realise a search photo of her, but this was so heavily filtered, she was totally unrecognisable. It was ages before they released an accurate one. Maybe if they had done this sooner, someone may have recognised her (assuming she was/is still alive)
Only thing i can come up with, mental illness. I think its that simple
Load More Replies... Why show up in public when you cheat so much on the net, they’re definitely not very smart
This is less 'embarrassing' and more epidemic of low-self esteem because everyone feels they have to live a perfect curated life online. I deleted all my social media's and felt so much better. I would use filters to look good. But then I realised I don't need to look good to random people around the world for 1 second as they scroll through Instagram.
As a woman who continues to age, I can admit I'm not really happy with a lot of it but I've come to think of it as paying tiny bits of youth and beauty to be able to continue to live. All of the people that 'Pay your surgeon very well to break the spell of aging', that youth and beauty can never be recaptured. But at least the Plastic surgeons will be able to fatten up their bank accounts.
This is so true. The people who have had surgery to look younger look smoother, not younger.
Load More Replies... This is absolutely crazy. I'm 46 and Im just glad I'm here. Aging is a privilege. I don't color my greys, don't use filters, and the other day someone (at work) complimented my skin. I laugh a lot and that's good enough for me! F**k those standards that say everyone should look like they're in their 20s.
20s? More like 15 or something. And that skin they trying to photoshop doesn't even exist I think. What really makes me sad is, that celebrities are constantly doing this crazy shet as well and supporting the whole unreal idea of not aging and looking like a doll. :(
Load More Replies... I never use filters and don't get the point. That isn't a pic of you. It doesn't look how you look. Yes, that person is flawless; not human and not you. What is the point?!?!
Yes. Equally for the ones that are actually beautiful
Load More Replies... There is one question circeling in my head while I look at these pics. This are people who leave their houses sand they are seen by other people who know those photos filtered to death. And they are still recognized? Or do they think everyone else is a dochebag because they don't know who they are?
This conversation should really include the multi billion dollar beauty industry which capitalises on every possible insecurity and has long thrived on demonising aging and peddling the fountain of youth.
I have been wondering why women wants their chins so slim, that there doesn't seem to be room for normal teeth.
What is with wanting skin that doesn’t look like skin? It’s so fücking weird
I don't understand why ageing is seen as this horrible thing that everyone dreads. It happens to everyone!The less you think about getting older the better. Look after yourself and carry your age well and you'll always look younger imo
