Justine Bateman defends decision to age naturally

Justine Bateman Celebrates Natural Aging, Rejecting Hollywood’s Beauty Standards

Actress, director, and writer Justine Bateman, best known for her role in Family Ties, is speaking out about her choice to embrace aging naturally. Now 57, Bateman has faced significant pressure to alter her appearance but has remained steadfast in her decision to avoid plastic surgery or Botox. In a recent interview with 60 Minutes Australia, she confidently stated, “I think I look rad. My face represents who I am. I like it.”

Bateman shared that from the age of 40, she encountered criticism and pressure to change her looks, but she now views those concerns as irrelevant to her true self. “You won’t fix your fear by changing your face,” she explained, describing cosmetic surgery as a form of “people pleasing.”

In her book Face: One Square Foot of Skin, Bateman explores these themes and encourages women to embrace aging with confidence. “It’s sad when people are so focused on fixing their face that they forget to enjoy life,” she reflected.

By standing firm in her belief that aging should be embraced rather than hidden, Justine Bateman continues to inspire others to feel empowered in their natural beauty.