Justine Bateman Embraces Her ‘Creases’ & Loose Skin From Aging Naturally Despite Being Called ‘Old’

Sep 05, 2023 by apost team

It’s common for people to want to look their best at every single age. Celebrities in Hollywood are no exception to this, so it’s not surprising that many turn toward methods to help them with their aging process. While a healthy lifestyle and good genetics can help with the aging process, some people choose to rely on cosmetic procedures or plastic surgery to keep them looking youthful.

However, many celebrities are now saying enough is enough – it’s time to embrace aging. This has resulted in many people embracing their gray hair and straying away from getting Botox or other cosmetic procedures. One celebrity who has proven that she’s happy with the way she looks, no matter what age, is Justine Bateman.

Justine is a writer, director and producer. She is best known for her work on “Family Ties,” as well as “Satisfaction,” “Men Behaving Badly,” “The TV Set,” “Desperate Housewives” and “Californication.” On top of that, she made her directorial film debut with “Violet” in 2021. 

Working in the entertainment industry seems to be in her family’s genes. Justine’s father is Kent Bateman, a movie producer and director, and her brother is Jason Bateman, an actor.

It’s safe to say that Justine has grown accustomed to life in the public eye. However, that doesn’t mean she has catered to what others want or expect from her. While Justine once thought about getting Botox or fillers in order to look younger, she ultimately chose to age naturally and has continued to defend that choice ever since.

Justine was born on Feb. 19, 1966, in Rye, New York, making her 57 years old. Her mother was a flight attendant, and her father, Kent, is a known producer and director. Her brother, Jason, is also an actor, just like herself.

Being in “Family Ties” was monumental for Justine’s career, but it ultimately prevented her from attending college due to her contractual obligations. Nonetheless, the sitcom was very successful, lasting from 1982 to 1989. In the series, Justine played the character of Mallory. The series also starred Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter.

As a notable person in the spotlight, Justine has used her platform to talk about topics that are important to her, including fame and aging naturally. Her book “Fame: The Hijacking of Reality,” which was published in 2018, is “a passionate and critical analysis of the life cycle of Fame.” 

In an interview with Los Angeles Magazine, Justine talked about how she tried to “process why things were affecting” her self-esteem and sense of self. She also divulged in more detail about how fame can impact a person and why she believes so many people want to be famous.

Justine’s second book, “Face: One Square Foot of Skin,” was released in 2021. In the book, Justine “examines the aggressive ways that society reacts to the aging of women's faces.”

Speaking with TODAY in 2021, Justine talked about trying to unravel the “root” of what causes women to be so obsessed with looking youthful and worrying about their overall appearance. Instead, she hopes to help people see that growing older is nothing to be ashamed of. 

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In an interview with Los Angeles Magazine, Justine spoke more about the reason why so many people are obsessed with fame. 

“It doesn’t have to do with what fame actually is. It has to do with the way fame is perceived by society. Fame is perceived as the pinnacle of human existence, with which comes, and I’m putting this in quotes because it’s not necessarily true, ‘universal approval, love, money, invitations…basically, the return to early childhood, if you had a nice childhood, that is,’” she explained.

Justine also said that many people hope to return to the type of praise they received and the ease of life they had when they were younger.

When she spoke with Vanity Fair in 2021, Justine talked more about how much she dislikes the term brave, especially when it comes to societal standards toward women. She elaborated:

“No, I don’t think it’s brave at all. I’m just saying that we as a society somehow leapfrogged from ‘Wow, that plastic surgery is so extreme’ to ‘When are you getting your plastic surgery? Is it going to be at 20, or is it going to be at 40?’ It’s almost your duty now as a female to start cutting up your face. How did this thinking become so set in our society? How about just saying no?”

In her book “Face: One Square Foot of Skin,” Justine wrote about finding enjoyment in the signs of aging. “I was elated when creases emerged across the tops of my cheeks when I smiled,” she wrote. She mentioned liking the forming of bags under her eyes and the skin on her neck becoming loose.

In March 2023, Justine spoke with “60 Minutes Australia” and talked about the criticism she’s received from others about her natural appearance and the decision to age naturally. When she was 42, she was doing research online and decided to search for herself and was surprised by what she found. 

“I put in my name, googled my name, Justine Bateman, and then the autocomplete came up which was ‘looks old,’” the actress said. She added, “And I looked at the pictures that they had as evidence and I couldn’t see what they were talking about.”

Justine was content with embracing her looks and aging the way she was meant to. The actress said:

“I just don’t give a s***. I think I look rad. I think my face represents who I am. I like it.”

Justine opened up about how she thought about getting Botox or fillers in the past but ultimately chose against doing so as they would erase who she really is. “I feel like I would erase, not only all my authority that I have now, but also, I like feeling that I am a different person now than when I was 20,” she explained. The actress continued, “I like looking in the mirror and seeing that evidence.”

Justine added:

“I’m saying forget about your face. That’s what I’m saying. Get at the fear that is making you think that the fact that your face is wrinkled is going to X out a bunch of opportunities for you.”

Justine is proof that you can accomplish anything at any age. The 57-year-old currently has a few projects in the works, according to her IMDb. Her genuine words are sure to inspire many more people to join the bandwagon of folks who are embracing growing older.

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