Celebrities trying to combat aging through fad diets, extreme weight-loss routines, or plastic surgery is nothing new. However, with the internet’s reach, it has become much harder for them to keep such efforts under wraps.
With the rapid spread of images worldwide, fans can see their favorite star’s new hairstyle or altered appearance within minutes of its debut.
Despite the societal push for kindness and withholding unkind comments, some people still jump at the chance to share their negative opinions online.
Sandra Bullock is likely all too familiar with this. As a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for decades, the iconic actress understands the highs and lows of celebrity life.
That experience is useful, given how people seem unable to resist commenting on her appearance. Now 60, the Miss Congeniality star drew considerable attention after appearing in a segment celebrating TV host Hoda Kotb’s 60th birthday.
Bullock was featured in a video on Today with Hoda and Jenna, donning a chic black outfit, and delivering a heartfelt message to Hoda.
“Hoda, Hoda, Hoda, Hoda. I had so many brilliant and funny things prepared for you, for this message…but you know, girl, I’m just too tired!” Bullock began.
“Tired because I had to make my way up that mountain before you got there so I could check out the terrain and see what things look like and get the feel so I could fill you in.”
She continued, “It’s weird, because people seem to want us to be afraid of what it might look like when we get there. It turns out it’s pretty damn great, it’s pretty awesome.”
While Bullock’s message warmed hearts on social media, it also sparked a wave of mixed reactions.
“Sandra, your hair looks terrific—I’ve never seen it like that; it looks great!” one person commented.
Another added, “I am mind blown that Sandra is 60!!”
On the other hand, some were more critical: “A highly paid facelift and well-planted Botox = Beautiful results,” one individual wrote.
Another commented, “Too much Botox in her upper lip.”