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Rachel Ward, 68, Answers Appearance Critics and Urges Acceptance of Aging in Instagram Video

The former Thorn Birds star used the post to spotlight FARMTHRU.

Overview

  • Posting on Jan. 15, Ward told followers to “not fear aging” and urged critics to “let it go,” saying she feels more fulfilled in her 60s.
  • Her follow-up message came after a holiday-season farm video drew heavy attention to her appearance and mixed comments online.
  • Fox News reported the original clip neared 1 million views and drew thousands of comments, with most praising her and some posting insults.
  • Ward thanked supporters who defended her and said she has no regrets about leaving youth and beauty behind.
  • Now living in rural Australia, she runs a beef cattle operation with husband Bryan Brown and used the moment to promote FARMTHRU’s regenerative food hubs, including in the Northern Beaches.