Anne Hathaway won’t have Botox because she doesn’t want to “erase” who she is. The ‘Love and Other Drugs’ star was offered the wrinkle-smoothing injections when she was just 23, but won’t have the treatment because her face’s imperfections tell the story of her life. She told the UK edition of Elle magazine: “I had someone offer me Botox at 23. From the age of 25 to 27 – and this is a little embarrassing to admit – I looked under my eyes every single day, because I thought, ‘It’s going, it’s going, it’s going!’ And then I realized the other day they’re not wrinkles; they’re smile lines. If you look at pictures of me from a young age, I’ve been smiling the same way since I was little. And I had that wonderful moment when you realize, ‘That’s who I am.’ Botox would erase that.” The 28-year-old actress – who shot to fame in ‘The Princess Diaries’- insists she has stopped defining herself by her looks and is comfortable in her own skin. She added: “My identity used to be shaped on my appearance so much. I don’t think I was shallow – I just think I was young. I focus on other things a lot more now. Just as she won’t have Botox, Anne refuses to stick to a strict diet because trying to be skinny isn’t fun. She said: “I’ve hit the point in my life where I understand that being skinny is not sustainable, and nor is it advisable, and nor is it enjoyable.” Article by Ask Men, referred by Lauren Johnson * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What a refreshing, healthy and honest perspective! I love what she says about “smile lines” – so true! And by the way, if you haven’t seen Love and Other Drugs yet, you need to!
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Patricia Colli, Editor of Beutiful Magazine, is a human rights activist, equality advocate, and promoter of health, acceptance and wellbeing. Having experienced disordered eating, unhealthy exercise patterns and poor body image, she is especially passionate about shedding light on eating disorders and the power of body acceptance.
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