The actors lighting up Hollywood have their fair share of secrets. Nips, tucks and new teeth are all constant rumor-mill fodder for anyone who’s suddenly looking well rested in LA, though by now we’re all used to not getting an answer. But among the tight-lipped starlets, there are those Hollywood icons who have spoken out about their use of neurotoxins. Discussing the benefits, drawbacks and how the industry makes them feel about getting injectable neurotoxins like Botox Cosmetic, Xeomin, Dysport, Daxxify and Jeuveau, these are the women and men who are opening up the conversation.
The Celebrity ‘Tox Discussion
As you might imagine, there have been plenty of stars who’ve spoken out against the pressure the industry places on actresses to remain eternally young. This has led some celebrities to develop a fear of neurotoxins. “L.A. scares the crap out of me,” explains Emma Watson to Vogue. “I feel if I have to work out four hours a day, and count the calories of everything I put in my mouth, and have Botox at 22, and obsess about how I look the whole time, I will go mad, I will absolutely lose it.”
This environment can make it difficult for working actresses.
“Personally, I feel for me it’s tough to do Botox—but it’s also tough not to!” Naomi Watts told NewBeauty. “Sometimes, I think I need the help. Whatever anyone else chooses is fine with me, no judgment. Of course, I want to look the best I can, but I am playing characters that should match my age and the women and the material that I am interested in are usually going through something. I have to be able to live in my face and tell the story of the character I’ve taken on. But…I’ll never say never.”
Ultimately, the celebrity ‘tox discourse is still piping hot, but these days, way more are willing to admit to having neurotoxins than ever before.