10 Celebrities who have freed themselves from impositions about their appearance and are happier

Showing yourself without filters or external modifications can be difficult for any woman, however, for the famous it can be even worse, because they usually suffer great pressure to work with their image. So when they decide to break free of any constraints and share their unfiltered looks with their fans, it’s something important and inspiring to show — even to point out that the life of an artist is more than glamor too.

That’s why the awesome.club brought stories of strong and confident women who decided to love themselves regardless of age, hair color or filter, because they know that beauty and naturalness are just some of the many attributes we have.

Gloria Pires is a great artist on Brazilian television and it is natural for people to follow her life in different ways. When she decided to let her white hair grow out without any outside intervention, unfortunately, she received some criticism.

However, this did not shake her in any way, as she herself replied: “When I decided to leave my natural hair following my nature, my age, many criticized it for the simple fact that they did not think that aging is a good thing, it is something pretty! Assuming what society tells us is an imperfection sets us free! The truth sets us free!” The actress said this based not only on her own will but also on the book The Myth of Beauty, by journalist Naomi Woolf.

Considering that self-esteem is not only linked to appearance, Susan Sarandon, a magnificent actress, shows that it is not necessary to be younger to continue being an icon of audiovisual productions, after all, she shows in her social networks the confidence of a woman who, in addition to being wonderful , is excellent at what he does.

With five Oscar nominations (Atlantic City, Thelma & Louise, Lorenzo’s Oil, The Client and The Last Steps of a Man, for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress), at age 75, she collects great productions on her resume. , the most recent being her role in Besouro Azul, in which she will play a villain. She admits that it has already been said that her career would end at 40, as age would make her less sexy — the author of that sentence could not be more wrong, because as you can see on her social networks, Susan not only became prettier, but also much more experienced and open to new experiences.

The actress, who is known for several roles in soap operas such as Roque Santeiro and A Viagem, exudes beauty wherever she goes. At the age of 69, she says that what makes her beautiful is the fact that she is passionate about life, and that “my feelings as a woman will change in the face of my life’s learning, but they will not die before I die”. That is, her self-knowledge grows and improves over time, and this will stay with her until the end. That’s wisdom, huh?

The great reporter Gloria Maria displays a wonderful appearance and says that her biggest secret is: “To walk a lot, climb many mountains, many hills, go up and down the Himalayas three times, just to be able to do it. All the stories and trips I do around the world have to have stairs or something”. Gloria, moreover, keeps her dreams a priority in her life, which probably keeps her youthfulness alive.

With over 70 years of career, Fernanda Montenegro displays the self-esteem of an empowered woman, and also the wisdom of a conscious and very professional human being. And having also passed the 90 years, the actress collects in her curriculum memorable characters in projects such as: O Auto da Compadecida, Central do Brasil and Belíssima, in addition to a wonderful appearance, this demonstrates that her iconic phrase “Beauty only matters in first 15 minutes. Then you have to have something else to offer” is really applied in your life.

Marieta Severo, aged 75, displays a unique beauty, as in addition to taking great care of herself by exercising and eating properly, she also makes her work as an actress a guide for her appearance. Now with white hair, she rediscovered herself, as she managed to find beauty in her uncolored locks, something that could have been unthinkable for her, given that she colored her hair for 30 years.

Opportunely, she gave an interview talking about wrinkles, aging, and that her biggest fear is losing her “mental faculties”, and she emphasized: “Of course I take care of myself, I apply creams. I use a laser to remove the spots because I am a sun person. But what I want is lucidity and intelligence. And look, I said that long before what happened to Aderbal happened… I may be all wrinkled, but I want my neurons all working. Because there I invent my life”.

Sônia Braga is a Brazilian actress who is known for several projects, most notably Gabriela. She was once considered a muse because of her slenderness and, of course, her beauty, which only improves with time. Sônia, 71 years old, says that white hair brought her the freedom she so desired, and that “black hair never again”. This certainly made her feel better, as her happiness and confidence are noticeable.

Known for being one of the most beloved TV hosts in Brazil, Ana Maria Braga has gone through many things that have made her much stronger and more confident to show herself exactly as she is. She changes her hair constantly, wears clothes that for some are inappropriate because of her age, but she doesn’t care, because she believes that “age is a matter of spirit”, and adds:
“I was told that when I turned 50 everything was going to change. That my body was going to fall, that I was going to lose the desire to date… none of that happened, I dated, got married, divorced, in short, I continued doing the same things in all sectors”. That’s the kind of inspiration we need, right?

Maria de Fátima Palha de Figueiredo, or Fafá de Belém, is a Brazilian singer who became well known when her song “Filho da Bahia” was part of the soundtrack of the telenovela Gabriela. In 2022, the singer won the spotlight because she appeared in a video with her long hair completely gray, however, she apologized for having stopped dyeing her locks: “So I apologize to you who somehow felt frustrated or offended, because I talk about age, right? I apologize, but I will leave it white for a while”. But fans surprised her with their total support for the change, which made her even more beautiful. We love!

At 57 years old and with several soap operas made, Betty Gofman is a well-known actress by the public. Despite the pressure she often suffers from being an artist and working with her image, she preferred not to surrender to the currently naturalized interventions, and made her body and aging — despite being difficult — an act, which says between the lines: I I love despite the wrinkles.

About this, the actress commented when she posted a photo: “No filter, no makeup (just a little lipstick), no botox. No fillers. Difficult to age? Much. Sore? Much. But I like to look in the mirror and recognize myself in it. Even older, with wrinkles, sagging skin, white hair. I’m very impressed with 30-year-old girls, much younger than me, with completely transformed faces. Everyone makes their own choices, right?

Sometimes it’s hard to deal with the changes brought about by age, so we’d like to know if there’s another celebrity who exudes self-confidence in old age and who inspires you. If so, tell us in the comments! We’d love to know!