They are both considered two of Australia’s golden acting girls, each known for their glittering Hollywood careers and impeccable red carpet style.
But Nicole Kidman, 56, and Naomi Watts, 54, seem to have different opinions when it comes to embracing the aging process.
While Nicole’s wrinkle-free face suggests she’s found the secret to stopping time, Naomi has vowed to embrace her aging complexion – wrinkles and all.
Here we take a look at the very different ways both women responded to the pressures of a youth-obsessed industry.
They are both considered two of Australia’s golden actresses, but Nicole Kidman, 56, (left) and Naomi Watts, 54, (right) seem to have different opinions when it comes to accepting the aging process
Nicole Kidman
It’s no secret that Nicole looks like she hasn’t aged a day since her 30s, thanks to her incredibly toned skin and wrinkle-free complexion.
And while it’s unclear whether Nicole uses injectable treatments like Botox and dermal fillers, the star has definitely managed to maintain a miraculously youthful face well into her middle age.
In 2007, the Moulin Rouge star famously denied having had plastic surgery, saying her flawless skin was due to a healthy lifestyle.
It’s no secret that Nicole looks like she hasn’t aged a day since her 30s, thanks to her incredibly toned skin and wrinkle-free complexion. (Nicole is pictured on the left in March 1996 and on the right in November 2021)
“To be honest, I’m completely natural,” she told Marie Claire magazine at the time.
“I wear sunscreen and don’t smoke. I take care of myself. I’m very proud to say that.’
However, in 2011, the Bewitched star admitted to getting Botox in an interview with German magazine TV Movie.
In 2007 it was Moulin Rouge! The star famously denied having had any cosmetic surgery and said her flawless skin was due to a healthy lifestyle. (Nicole is pictured on the left in January 1997 and on the right in May 2022)
“I’ve tried a lot of things, but other than exercise and good nutrition, most things don’t make a difference,” she said.
“I even tried Botox, but I didn’t like how my face looked afterward. “Now I’ve stopped using it and can move my forehead again.”
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2018, Nicole said that she relies on a combination of daily sunscreen, versatile makeup, and beauty supplements to maintain her flawless appearance.
In 2011, the Bewitched star admitted to getting Botox in an interview with a German magazine. (Nicole is pictured on the left in March 1996 and on the right in September 2023)
“As a fair-skinned girl, I’ve been wearing sunscreen since I was a child,” she told the publication when asked why she looks so young.
Nicole, a Neutrogena spokesperson, then revealed the sunscreen products she uses daily, pointing to a Neutrogena broad-spectrum cream worth around $15.
The “Bombshell” star also revealed that she is strict about removing her makeup and double-cleansing her face every night.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2018, Nicole said that she relies on a combination of daily sunscreen, versatile makeup, and beauty supplements to maintain her flawless appearance. (Pictured in December 2021)
Nicole has never been shy about talking about her skincare routine, telling Forbes in 2022 that she has adjusted her routine to accommodate her aging skin.
“Over the years, I’ve added more and more oils and serums to my routine, but my constant is a simple cleanser. And I always wear sunscreen,” said the mother of four.
The Big Little Lies star also said that she likes to drink “lots and lots of water” to keep her skin plump and hydrated during important events like red carpet appearances.
Nicole has never been shy about talking about her skincare routine, telling Forbes in 2022 that she has adjusted her routine to accommodate her aging skin. Pictured in March 2022
Naomi Watts
Unlike many stars who hide any signs of aging, Naomi has never been afraid to show off her skin’s natural texture.
In 2020, Naomi shared her refreshing approach to dealing with wrinkles.
“I just think you have to accept the aging process.” “There’s going to be good days and there’s going to be bad days,” she told Who What Wear at the time.
Unlike many stars who hide any signs of aging, Naomi has never been afraid to show off her skin’s natural texture. (Naomi is pictured on the left in February 1998 and on the right in September 2023)
Naomi said that while she sometimes wakes up wishing she didn’t have “wrinkles around her mouth or chin,” she’s realized that with a few wrinkles comes a much “firmer mind.”
The Hollywood actress said the best advice she was ever given was that it was important to drink at least two liters of water every day and that she should make sure she got eight hours of sleep a night.
“I immediately notice if I slept well and if I drank the right amount of water the day before,” Naomi told the publication.
Naomi said that while she sometimes wakes up wishing she didn’t have “wrinkles around her mouth or chin,” she’s realized that with a few wrinkles comes a much “firmer mind.” (Naomi is pictured on the left in September 2000 and on the right in April 2023)
“If I don’t manage to do both, it’s clearly noticeable on my skin.”
Naomi said she makes it a point to get a facial every few months, remove makeup every day, and apply sunscreen.
However, Naomi has previously confessed that there were times when she was close to having plastic surgery.
Speaking to InStyle magazine in 2022, the British-Australian actress said that she had strongly considered going under the knife in the past.
However, Naomi has previously confessed that there were times when she was close to having plastic surgery. Speaking to InStyle magazine in 2022, the British-Australian actress said that she had strongly considered going under the knife in the past. Naomi is pictured in April 2023
At the time of the interview, the actress was starring in the film Goodnight Mommy, a horror film in which her character’s face was completely bandaged after plastic surgery.
When asked if she would consider going under the knife, Naomi said: “I’ve done a lot of research and at times I’ve come close and thought about doing it.”
“And that doesn’t mean I won’t do it one day. “If I knew I could look great and just like myself but less tired, I would happily do what needs to be done,” she added.
Watts explained that having surgery is a personal decision and nothing to be ashamed of.
“I don’t think we should ever shame anyone for making this decision because everyone should approach it on their own level,” she said.
When asked if she would consider going under the knife, Naomi said: “I’ve done a lot of research and at times I’ve come close and thought about doing it.” Pictured in July 2023