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‘The face doesn’t move’: Hollywood’s obsession with cosmetic surgeries has led to stiffer looks
With procedures like filler and Botox becoming commonplace, audiences are lamenting the smoothed-out, uncanny faces now rampant in major pictures
TL;DR
- Cosmetic procedures like fillers and Botox are becoming prevalent in Hollywood, resulting in actors with less mobile and expressive faces.
- This trend is criticized for hindering genuine performances and creating an uncanny valley effect for audiences.
- While historically actors have sculpted their features, modern procedures and high-definition cameras exacerbate the issue.
- The pressure to look young and flawless impacts both male and female actors, with particular intensity for women.
- For some actors and casting directors, maintaining natural facial movement is becoming a sign of dedication to the craft, while others feel compelled to undergo procedures to secure roles.
- Emerging trends like AI in acting and a potential shift towards more natural-looking procedures like deep-plane facelifts offer possibilities for change, though underlying beauty standards persist.