‘White Lotus’ Star Opens Up: Why She Chooses to Play Older and Avoid Botox

Actress Carrie Coon recently talked about how she handles aging in Hollywood and how it affects the roles she gets. At 44 years old, Coon says she often ends up playing older or more serious characters because she chooses not to use Botox. She pointed to her parts in shows like The Gilded Age and The White Lotus as examples.

Coon shared that people see her as thoughtful and smart, with a deeper voice. She said, “I don’t have Botox, so I tend to play older than I am. And so I’ve always had a gravitas or some authority.” Botox, which many actors use to reduce wrinkles, is something she decided to avoid.

She hopes that younger actors won’t feel forced to follow this trend of cosmetic treatments just to fit Hollywood’s beauty standards. “Authenticity is more evocative than any kind of engineering you might consider doing to your face or your body,” Coon told Glamour magazine.

She also admitted that watching herself on screen in high definition isn’t always easy. “As a woman who is 44, watching myself in HD is not easy, and it’s not comfortable.”

Even though she sometimes feels insecure about how she looks, especially on camera, Coon prefers to take care of her skin without injections. “I like science-based skin care,” she said, “But I’m not going to inject anything into my face. It’s just…I think it’s scary and strange.”

Her honest thoughts highlight how some actors choose to stay natural in an industry where cosmetic procedures are common.

From my point of view, it’s refreshing to hear a successful actress like Carrie Coon openly talk about aging without pressure to change her appearance. It shows that confidence and talent matter more than fitting a certain look. What do you think about the pressure to use Botox or other treatments in Hollywood? Share your thoughts in the comments below!