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Carrie Coon Embraces Natural Aging, Says Forgoing Botox Pushes Her Into Older Roles

Coon says avoiding injectables has given her a gravitas that attracts complex roles.

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Overview

  • She says her lower vocal tone and decision to skip Botox cause her to play characters older than her 44 years.
  • Coon credits her natural aging approach for landing roles such as Bertha Russell in The Gilded Age and Laurie in The White Lotus.
  • In a Glamour interview published June 23, she urged young actors to resist Hollywood’s cosmetic pressures and prioritize authenticity.
  • She favors science-based skincare treatments like baby lasers and gua sha while calling injectables “scary and strange.”
  • Her remarks contribute to broader discussions about ageism and sexism in Hollywood’s narrow beauty standards.