What made Kate Winslet call plastic surgery ‘terrifying’ and ‘chaos’?

Kate Winslet says she has never had cosmetic work and criticizes Hollywood’s growing pressure for perfection and youth

Kate Winslet is reaffirming her commitment to aging naturally, saying she has never undergone cosmetic procedures despite growing industry pressure.

In a new interview with The Times of London, the 50-year-old Oscar-winning actress said she “hasn’t got anything” done to her face and expressed concern about the increasing normalization of plastic surgery, injectables, and weight-loss drugs in Hollywood.

Calling the trend “terrifying,” Winslet said she is troubled by how many people feel compelled to chase an unattainable image of perfection for social media validation. She described the shift as “devastating,” adding that the pressure affects both celebrities and everyday people. “If a person’s self-esteem is so bound up in how they look, it’s frightening,” she said.

Winslet also criticized the rising use of weight-loss drugs and cosmetic treatments among young women, noting that many no longer feel comfortable appearing as their natural selves. The actress compared this trend to seeing heavily filtered faces online, arguing that social media has distorted beauty standards. “What idea of perfection are people aspiring to? I blame social media and its effect on mental health,” she said.

To emphasize her point, Winslet revealed lines on her face during the interview, saying they reflect real life and aging. She added that some of the “most beautiful women” she knows are over 70, and that society often fails to appreciate the confidence and authenticity that come with age.

The Titanic star, who still uses public transportation in London, said she’s increasingly concerned that people are constantly absorbed in their phones. “Nobody’s looking into the world anymore,” she said.