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That Victoria Beckham is actually not ageing?

123 replies

Bankofrave · 30/01/2023 19:05

Love her or loathe her how is she looking so young?

Even with plastic surgery, great facials, Botox etc etc you normally see age around eyes, sagging skin on neck and chest, changes in tone and texture on skin.

But she looks about 25! She doesn’t have a wrinkle on her and that’s with being incredibly slim which is normally quite ageing close up. Her body is as youthful as her face.

She is the same age as me and I alway regret not having better skincare when I see her but I just do not know how she looks that good.

AIBU to be impressed even though I know she’s spent a fortune in time and money on herself.

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Nannyfannybanny · 30/01/2023 19:09

Have you noticed though that her face doesn't actually move!! We only see pictures of course,and although Madonna has had a huge amount of facial surgery, you rarely see a photo of her without filters.

Hups · 30/01/2023 19:12

Anyone can look young with a decent plastic surgeon.
Look at Joan Collins, she's had that many facelifts that she wears her bellybutton as a dimple on her chin.

JamSandle · 30/01/2023 19:13

I wouldn't she looks young, just frozen.

IglesiasPiggl · 30/01/2023 19:15

I think it's just years and years of very healthy diet, lots of gym time and a load of cosmetic help. She is still only about 48, so has quite a while before even those things won't stave it off.

jetadore · 30/01/2023 19:15

Sure she looks young, but at the cost of apparently not being able to change her facial expression. Not sure it’s worth it.

Topbird29 · 30/01/2023 19:17

She's got a painting in her attic!

Not sure if it's true, but somewhere claimed that she basically eats the same thing everyday - fish and veg or salad, and very little "treats". So doesn't sound fun

Suzi888 · 30/01/2023 19:18

She looks her age. Obviously well groomed, bit of Botox but you can see lines. Hope she doesn’t overdo it.

That Victoria Beckham is actually not ageing?
Plitvice · 30/01/2023 19:19

I think her friends Kate Beckinsale and Eva Longoria are having the same procedure because they cannot move their faces either. I don't know how they look without filters

StopFeckingFaffing · 30/01/2023 19:20

She looks like a woman in her late 40s who's had a shit load of botox/fillers etc

That is not the same as looking 25

Clymene · 30/01/2023 19:20

She looks like a waxwork

Showersugar · 30/01/2023 19:20

She was a very spotty teenager which indicates she has oily skin - I'm the same and often joke that line free skin is my reward for putting up with my teenage pizza face. Its quite common.

MissWings · 30/01/2023 19:21

25? Not a chance.

Thighlengthboots · 30/01/2023 19:21

Seriously?! she looks like a woman in her 40s who has had a shit load of fillers/botox to me. Not judging that at all as I personally love botox but she does NOT look 25 lmao. You can definitely tell she's in her 40s.

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Bankofrave · 30/01/2023 19:23

Ok fair enough she doesn’t look 25 but she looks incredible and I mean all of her skin and body seems like free not just her face. How is her neck so good?- that’s normally a real giveaway.

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MissWings · 30/01/2023 19:23

To be fair to VB she has been quoted saying nothing and I mean nothing will keep you looking 25.

the80sweregreat · 30/01/2023 19:23

I admire her for only living on steamed fish and veggies as it must be a bit miserable at times !
It obviously works for her and nothing to do with me, but her figure is clearly due to an iron will to avoid things I like ( such as crisps wine and cheese !)
She does have an enviable figure and would look good in a sack.
I'm sure she may also have Botox etc, but so would I if I had the dosh

octoberafternoons · 30/01/2023 19:24

I think she absolutely does look her age. A lot of people just seem to have a fixed idea of how someone is supposed to look like from about 35 onwards. I have a young looking face as does my mother so it's clearly genes for us and I think the same for VB, and maybe some facial features in general that are seen as "young" looking.

PizzaPlease7 · 30/01/2023 19:25

Well according to her husband she’s eaten the same meal for the last 25 years. Grilled fish and vegetables. Combine that with gym every day, procedures at her fingertips and a very comfortable non financially stressful life, she should be looking 25!

LaurieFairyCake · 30/01/2023 19:25

I look pretty much exactly the same age-wise

I have Botox (not fillers - she has fillers in her face and lips)

PipinwasAuntieMabelsdog · 30/01/2023 19:25

I think she looks really miserable in photographs, I watched an interview with her and was amazed by how warmly she came across tbh. She has got the most severe case RBF I have ever seen, probably so as not to get lines. As someone in recovery for ED I also felt for her when DB said how restrictive her diet is. I really understood the pressure she must be under to stay looking 'thin and ageless'. It's very sad, really,

MissMarplesbag · 30/01/2023 19:25

Suzi888 · 30/01/2023 19:18

She looks her age. Obviously well groomed, bit of Botox but you can see lines. Hope she doesn’t overdo it.

She doesn't look young at all, all the treatments she's had has actually aged her.

SafeMove · 30/01/2023 19:26

How you look in pictures/on camera is not an indicator of how you look in RL.

What looks good online/on film often looks strange and out of place in RL. There was a woman in the sandwich shop today with cheek fillers/big lips/shiny forehead. I know of her from a friend, she is in her 20's. The 30 something woman (with no work and a normal face) behind the counter looked significantly younger, healthy & more attractive. In proportion faces look much better in RL. I think you'd give VB a run for her money fave to face OP.

Duckingella · 30/01/2023 19:26

She's a multi millionaire and can afford the best cosmetic treatments;they'll be botox/fillers,probably chemical peels,the latest range in facials and expensive good quality skin lotion and potions and clever makeup techniques.

It's a little unfair as David can grow old as nature intended and women will still swoon but as a woman she's not allowed to and is under immense pressure to look as youthful as possible.

bellac11 · 30/01/2023 19:27

She looks good. She doesnt look overly plasticky or that she has tons of work done, I dont know if people are looking at different pictures

People of 48, if they have looked after themselves and are good looking tend to look good (I dont!)

I saw Joanna Lumley on telly last night, she looks fabulous, she might have had work done but if she has, its very subtle.

Right up until my mum was in her mid 70s she had very smooth skin, barely any lines, could have passed for late 40s early 50s.

ditherydotty · 30/01/2023 19:27

I have no opinion on her other than she looks pinched and hard faced, also find her body looks awkward and fragile, I'd rather look my age