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Helen Mirren Says Good Bathroom Lighting Beats a Facelift

She says social-media filters fuel harmful standards that damage self-image, urging patience before any cosmetic work in youth.

Overview

  • In an Elle interview published Jan. 11, the 80-year-old Oscar winner advised upgrading bathroom lighting as a low-cost way to feel better about one’s reflection.
  • She said flattering light can lift mood and confidence, calling it “a lot cheaper than getting a facelift.”
  • Mirren warned that social media and image-editing apps create unrealistic comparisons that can leave people feeling literally depressed.
  • She cautioned that getting plastic surgery in one’s twenties is a mistake because faces naturally change and chasing a “fake picture” of oneself is harmful.
  • While urging restraint for young people, she noted she is not categorically opposed to cosmetic procedures if they genuinely make someone feel better.