14 DAY TRIAL // Naomi Watts has become the latest A-lister to speak against plastic surgery and other trendy beautification procedures to fight the signs of old age. As she puts it, a woman in her line of work can’t afford to be unable to portray emotion.
The Oscar-nominated actress is featured in the April 2013 issue of Good Health magazine with an interview in which she talks about an issue most women in showbiz are confronted with: to get or not to get plastic surgery, that is the question.
She says that, personally, she doesn’t want to have anything done on her face because it’s vital that she maintain her ability to convey emotion for the camera. Otherwise, she’d pretty much be out of a job.
“Never say never – and I certainly don’t judge anyone who does it. But most of the characters I play are going through some kind of emotional turmoil, so my job requires me to have expression,” she explains.
“If my face was froze, what right do I have to play that part? All the women who haven’t done anything to their faces are still able to play great roles,” Naomi continues.
There’s also the question of the quality of the work done. In most cases, the result is not natural.
“And some of the ones who have done something have messed it up – they look freakish. Anyway, for me it’s about playing women with rich lives – and the longer the life, the deeper the wrinkles,” she explains.
In the same interview, Watts explains that exercise is a part of her daily routine because she likes to stay active, especially if it’s outdoors.
“I do Pilates, dance-cardio and yoga to keep in good form. I also play tennis because I love the sport. The competitive side to it makes it much more fun than just doing workouts,” she explains.
For more from the interview, make sure to pick up the April of Good Health issue on newsstands.