35 Celebs Who Only Get Better Looking With Age
Being a celebrity sounds like all glitz and glamour (which, let's be honest, a lot of it is)—but between all the makeup you're forced to wear, the demanding work hours, and life under constant scrutiny, it can really take a toll on your appearance.
However, some famous folks have managed to sidestep the aging process. While we're not sure how they've managed to swallow a magic beauty pill that others haven't, these people are worth pointing out.
Keep reading for 35 celebs (in no particular order) who only get better looking with age.
1. Halle Berry
Halle Berry is the epitome of timeless beauty. The mega movie star has been a glowing goddess since first gaining fame for her 1991 role in Jungle Fever. Since then, she's only gotten more gorgeous. Even just a few days ago, the star showed off her toned legs in a metallic minidress for a photoshoot, proving she's just as hot as ever.
2. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has had an on-the-go lifestyle since as long as we've been on the planet. With someone who works so hard and consistently, it's a shock that it hasn't aged him. Nope, instead the Top Gun star keeps getting better with age, as evidenced by his appearance at last year's Comic-Con.
3. Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt has come a long way since getting his big break on Parks and Recreation. The actor went from a goofy, lovable teddy bear to a straight-up hunk. And he's only getting more handsome as the years go by. Having just welcomed a new baby with Katherine Schwarzenegger, we'd say this actor is living his best life.
4. Ne-Yo
Call us crazy, but we think the World of Dance judge looks exactly the same as when he broke through as an R&B singer with his 2006 smash hit, "So Sick." Since then, the singer-songwriter has penned some of the biggest hits out there, while raising a family and still creating music of his own.
5. Jennifer Lopez
Much like Halle Berry, pretty much no one in Hollywood has aged more gracefully than J.Lo. The multi-hyphenate seriously doesn't sleep. Aside from her wildly impressive, nonstop career, she still makes time for her devoted relationship to Alex Rodriguez and being a mom to her twins Max and Emme. The superstar is 51-years-old and seriously looks better than anyone we know.
6. Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts is Hollywood's original girl next door. After playing naive yet lovable Vivian Ward in 1990's Pretty Woman, work opportunities never stopped for who became one of the biggest movie stars in the world. But as we've all seen her age over her decades-long career, not only has her professional life soared, her looks just keep getting better as well. Whether it's her pearly white smile, luscious locks or perfect complexion, we'd never know just by looking that she's 52.
7. Derek Jeter
The former New York Yankee is one of the all-time biggest MLB heartthrobs—and we totally get it. One would never guess that the husband of model Hannah Jeter, who has dated a slew of babes in his day, is 46-years-old. We're not sure if it's all those years of dedication to the field or simply good genes, but whatever he's doing, it's never stopped working for him.
8. Denzel Washington
Has anyone not gone googly-eyed over Denzel Washington? The 65-year-old Academy Award-winner has been a consistent heartthrob over time, in addition to being an incredible actor. It's truly hard to believe he's a father of four—we still think of him as so young.
9. Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange is a beloved actress who stands the test of time (in both her career and appearance). Since embarking into show-business in 1976's King Kong, the 71-year-old still continues to grace the screen with elegant beauty, most recently drawing critical acclaim for her role in American Horror Story.
10. Angelina Jolie
Following a consistent, decades-long career, six children and a presently tumultuous divorce from equally timeless Brad Pitt, you'd think Angelina Jolie would be full of wrinkles and grey hairs at this point. But nope, the humanitarian and Academy Award-winner with the perfect pout still continues to shine at 45-years-old.
11. Jennifer Aniston
Much like Angelina, who is estranged from Jennifer Aniston's ex-husband Brad Pitt (he sure knows how to pick the youthful ones!), the former Friends star literally doesn't look any older than when she hit it big in the '90s. In fact, if anything, she looks younger. With all the heat she's taken from the tabloids and past relationships, she's a prime example of someone who puts self-care first instead of letting outside distractions affect her health.
12. Brad Pitt
While Brad Pitt definitely looks a bit more rugged at the ripe age of 56 than he did when he made it big as a fresh-faced cowboy in 1991's Thelma & Louise, that doesn't mean he looks any less handsome. The universally best-looking actor of all-time continues to wow, as was evident when he most recently stole the spotlight during 2019's awards season.
13. Jennifer Garner
Another one of America's sweethearts, Jennifer Garner's fresh-faced beauty and youthful smile keep her looking timeless. Despite having gone through a difficult divorce with Ben Affleck, the 48-year-old supportive ex-wife and mom of three always manages to stay positive (at least according to what the public sees), and we think it maintains her young appearance!
14. Kelly Ripa
At 49 years old, it's really no surprise that Kelly Ripa appears ageless. With a continuously thriving on-camera career and a beautiful, supportive family, her happiness and fulfillment sound like the perfect recipe to staying youthful. And it runs in the family. Her longtime hubby Mark Consuelos is just as gorgeous.
15. Julianne Moore
There's something about Julianne Moore than comes off so gentle and motherly—but that doesn't mean she looks aged-up. At 59-years-old, the stunning Academy Award-winning actress has impeccably glowing skin, luscious red locks and a radiance that shines around her when she's on camera.
16. Claire Danes
Claire Danes won fans over as Angela Chase in the short-lived yet cult classic teen '90s melodrama, My So-Called Life—but since then, the 41-year-old has appeared in a slew of films and TV shows, most notably, the Emmy Award-winning Homeland. Over the years, as the actress' career propelled, so did her gorgeous glow, proving decades in the business don't have to weigh you down.
17. Gwyneth Paltrow
It's no secret Gwyneth Paltrow makes an appearance on this list. The 47-year-old Academy Award-winning actress and Goop founder is extremely open about the lengths she goes for self-care. But that doesn't just apply to her health and wellness regimens—she's happily married to Brad Falchuk, she has an incredibly close relationship with her mom and two kids, and she even maintains a BFF bond with her ex-husband Chris Martin, who she "consciously uncoupled" with in 2014.
18. Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley legitimately defies age and science. The British actress, best known for appearing in the Austin Powers franchise and Gossip Girl, is 55, going on… 35? Whether posing on a red carpet or flaunting her hot bod in a bikini, there's no slowing down this timeless beauty.
19. Kelly Rowland
While Beyoncé may have been at the forefront of Destiny's Child, there's no taking away from bandmate Kelly Rowland's timeless beauty. The 39-year-old has the most gorgeous, plump skin, sleek style and a body anyone would envy.
20. Jennie Garth
Name a hipper teen in the '90s than Kelly Taylor, we'll wait. The Beverly Hills, 90210 babe was played by midwest blonde, Jennie Garth—and the actress, now 48-years-old, may have grown out of her high school youth, but hasn't lost her bombshell beauty. She recently appeared on a short-lived revival of the series, and we don't know how it's possible that she played the mom of a teen.
21. Scarlett Johansson
ScarJo stole our hearts as a child actress in 1998's The Horse Whisperer—and we've since watched her grow in front of our eyes. But with each year, the now 35-year-old, who has starred in a slew of major films, only continues to wow us with not only her acting ability, but also her glowing, effortless beauty.
22. Sofia Vergara
Having a child at 19 is likely to take a toll on anyone, but not Sofia Vergara! The former Modern Family star emerged as TV's highest-paid actress in the world (for six years!), known for her voluptuous curves, rich Columbian accent and drop-dead gorgeous looks. While she's apparently 48-years-old, you really could have fooled us.
23. Joe Manganiello
It wouldn't be fair to include Sofia Vergara on this list without a mention of her equally good-looking (and timeless) husband, Joe Manganiello. The hunky 6'5″, 44-year-old actor gave us googly eyes during his five-season stint on HBO's extremely popular True Blood, and since continues to represent face and body goals to the fullest extent.
24. Jon Hamm
Regardless of your type, there's no denying Jon Hamm is one of the most universally handsome actors in showbiz. Standing tall at 6'1″, the brunette babe and his chiseled features made us swoon as Don Draper in AMC's Mad Men, and continue to give us heart-eyes today. At 49, he's a reminder that age ain't nothin' but a number.
25. January Jones
When it came to casting, Mad Men sure did its part in hiring timeless actors. Jon Hamm's costar and onscreen love interest January Jones (Betty Draper) is now 42-years-old, but doesn't look a day over 25. The all-natural blonde beauty recently starred as a troubled stage mom in Netflix's Spinning Out—and even as a depressed mother of two grown girls, she still somehow looked close to their age!
26. Kourtney Kardashian
Following having three kids, a years-long tumultuous relationship and more than a decade on reality TV, it's pretty remarkable that the eldest Kardashian sister looks so youthful at the age of 41. While she indeed has easy access to the best in all things beauty and skincare, her personal self-care choices are quite evident based on how she looks in a frequent bikini and without makeup. Her ageless beauty makes her appear unfazed by anything she's dealt with in life.
27. Mandy Moore
The This Is Us starlet kicked off her career as an adorable tween pop singer with her breakout hit, "Candy." But truthfully, it wasn't until emerging as a serious adult actress that her drop-dead beauty really shined through. The stylish and stunning starlet is like a fine cheese, only getting better with age.
28. Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson's poster was on the wall of every guy and girl in her heyday, but even since taking a break from the nonstop spotlight and hitting some bumps in the road, there's no question that this 40-year-old wife and mom of three continues to wow as the years go by.
29. Lucy Liu
Fierce, fashionable and a force to be reckoned with, the 52-year-old Chinese-American actress was a perfect fit for the Charlie's Angels films and Kill Bill: Volume 1. The beauty has managed to keep a drama-free low profile over the course of her career, which has likely contributed to her ageless appearance.
30. Gwen Stefani
While Gwen Stefani has always been ahead of her time with music and style, how is it that the former No Doubt frontwoman only appears to look younger than when she started, even at 50-years-old? The Orange County, California native has consistently appeased fans with her trendsetting persona and charismatic vibrance. She also happens to be super in love with longtime boyfriend Blake Shelton. We totally get the glow, girl.
31. Benjamin McKenzie
We'll never not view Ben McKenzie as brooding teenage bad boy babe, Ryan Atwood on The O.C.—but guess what, folks? Chino's finest is now 41. But let us tell you, he only looks like a more refined, handsome version of the boy we fell in love with on FOX's hit show.
32. Jon Bon Jovi
Jon Bon Jovi—also known by quite the elegant government name, John Francis Bongiovi Jr.—definitely didn't get the traditional rockstar memo. The Bon Jovi frontman is universally known for his seeming inability to age (much unlike most of the fellow musician pals of his prime). At 61-years-old, married with four kids, our boy John Francis is sitting pretty (literally and figuratively).
33. Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley is not only one of the most celebrated models ever, but her appearance has also been most known to stand the test of time. With three kids and four ex-husbands (including a highly publicized, dramatic split from Peter Cook), we're impressed the 66-year-old star has managed to maintain her youth all these years later—but we're here for it!
34. Snoop Dogg
It's hard to believe Snoop Dogg (formerly known as Snoop Doggy Dogg) started out as a Long Beach, California gang-banger. But clearly the 48-year-old's past didn't take a toll on his youthfulness, as the one-time strict rapper has gone on to launch a slew of businesses and appeal to every genre of music and individual you can possibly imagine. We don't know if it's necessarily his looks that keep him young, or simply his swagger, but whatever he's doing, he's only getting better with time.
35. Michelle Obama
Being a First Lady is no easy feat, but Michelle Obama did it with such effortless grace. Barack Obama's 56-year-old wife didn't let years in the White House age her a bit. Her beautiful skin and impeccable style only enhance her already glowing personality.
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