In a revealing interview with Allure, actress Julia Fox candidly opened up about her complicated relationship with cosmetic procedures one rooted in societal expectations and the quest for validation.
At 35, Fox shared a heartfelt confession: shear regret over decisions she once made under pressure to appeal to men. She began using Botox and fillers at just 21 and has since undergone rhinoplasty, liposuction, and veneers. “Now, when I see someone and I can tell they’ve never done anything… I wish I could go back and be that person,” she lamented, reflecting on how deeply she was “hung up on this idea that I needed to be attractive to men so that I could survive.”
Despite her regret, she didn’t entirely close the door on future enhancements. “I probably will [get more work done one day], but I’m just not as concerned with it right now,” she admitted, signaling a shift in her mindset.
Embracing Authenticity and Aging
Fox’s reflections go beyond aesthetics. She grappled with the idea of aging and what it means to feel “old.” She shared moments where she feels drained, disillusioned, and no longer defined by being “young and hot.” “When you’re young and hot, it’s like that’s your identity. Then you’re like, ‘shit, I need to stay young and hot,’” she confessed.
Now at 35, she is facing a crossroads: continue chasing her past appearance or embrace whatever comes next. “Am I going to chase the way I used to look, or am I going to evolve and see what’s on the other side? It could be something totally different, and I’m choosing to go that way,” she said. “I just want to see who’s there waiting for me. It’ll definitely be uncomfortable, but I think I’m ready for it.”
Spotlighting Honesty in Beauty Culture
Fox also emphasized the importance of transparency among public figures when it comes to cosmetic procedures. She praised celebrities like Kylie Jenner for their honesty and warned about the damage unrealistic standards can do, especially to impressionable young women. “That may be inspiring for you, but what about all the girls that are so impressionable and feeling like, ‘Wait, why don’t I look like that? What’s wrong with me?’” she questioned.
In past remarks to People, she defended the need for candor around beauty enhancements, noting that misleading expectations harm those trying to measure up to impossible ideals.
