Actress Kristin Davis, known for her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt in "Sex and the City," recently shared the emotional impact of online criticism she's faced regarding cosmetic fillers. In a candid interview with The Telegraph, the 58-year-old actress revealed both positive and negative experiences with fillers, admitting to having some dissolved after unsatisfactory results. The online ridicule she endured brought her to tears, she shared, describing the experience as "very stressful."
Davis's comments come as she and co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon navigate the spotlight once again with the reboot series "And Just Like That…". The online world hasn't held back its opinions on the actresses' appearances as they've aged, criticizing them both for aging and for attempting to counter the effects of time. Davis acknowledged the pressure, stating, "It’s hard to be constantly confronted with your younger self. It’s a challenge to remember you don’t have to look like that." She added that while the internet seems to demand both youthfulness and its opposite, she's learned to prioritize her well-being over online opinions.
Davis expressed frustration over being held personally responsible for procedures gone wrong, emphasizing that she relies on medical professionals and shouldn't be blamed for unforeseen outcomes. She specifically referenced lip fillers, admitting that she wasn't initially aware of how they looked until friends pointed it out. She highlighted the societal pressure women face to maintain a youthful appearance and the constant scrutiny they endure, especially in the public eye.
This isn't the first time Davis has addressed online criticism about aging. In 2021, she spoke out against the "misogynistic chatter" surrounding her and her co-stars' appearances. She questioned the impossible standards placed upon women, asking, "What am I supposed to do? Stop aging? Disappear?" The intensity of the online commentary surprised her, and while she avoids engaging with it directly, she acknowledges its presence and the anger it evokes.
