Demi Moore denies having any plastic surgery done (yeah right..lol)

[beau13]

I thought this was an interesting article. I love Demi Moore..she is a beautiful woman, but looking back at some of her earlier movies, her teeth, her chin, nose, and definitely her breasts..look NOTHING like the way they do now!!
http://celebedge.sympatico.msn.ca/Dramarama/ContentPostingDramarama3column?newsitemid=588f0936-856d-4c28-ae60-152d22639fff&feedname=RYAN_PORTER_GOSSIP&show=False&number=0&showbyline=True&subtitle=&detect=&abc=abc&date=False

It'' s almost expected that celebs who are in the spotlight, retain their youthful appearance, stay in shape, and look fabulous all the time!!
No wonder it''s the "norm" for them to pay thousands (perhaps millions) of dollars, to alter/enchance their physical appearance. I''m sure the percentage of celebrities (men and women) that have had plastic/cosmetic surgery is FAR greater than those that have not. So..why do they feel the need to lie about it?

 

[Bia]

Because they want their fans and the regular public to believe they are perfect and would never need plastic surgery (and for the most part, they don''t need it but they get it anyway).

 

[OUpearlgirl]

My only thing is that if she were a regular person no one would dream of asking her if she had ever had plastic surgery. I think it''s rude because plastic surgery should be someone''s personal choice. If they want to open up about it that is perfectly fine, but I find it invasive to ask a question like that.

 

[Bia]

Date: 12/4/2008 1:05:53 PM
Author: OUpeargirl
My only thing is that if she were a regular person no one would dream of asking her if she had ever had plastic surgery. I think it''s rude because plastic surgery should be someone''s personal choice. If they want to open up about it that is perfectly fine, but I find it invasive to ask a question like that.

That''s a good point. It really isn''t anyone business. When its regular, everyday people, it is considered rude to ask if someone''s had plastic surgery but when its a celebrity, suddenly its not (???).

 

[*Danielle*]

The only reason people care is because it makes you feel better to take down the people on the pedestal. Regardless of her surgery record (or lack thereof) she is gorgeous and I happen to be a fan. But I have a bias. I have had plastic surgery myself.

 

[rockzilla]

I don''t think its rude to ask (or assume) that celebrities have plastic surgery. Celebrities make what they buy and use public knowledge all the time through endorsements. If Jessica Simpson makes millions from telling everyone how great pro-activ was for her skin, at that point, I feel okay questioning whether or not she''s had botox/lip injections/etc.

The other reason is the "standard of unattainable beauty." If you believed that celebrities did not have plastic surgery, and just retained their looks through diet, working out and good skin care regime, when realistically their results are NOT attainable without surgery, it becomes a major body image issue. Young girls saying "I work out all day, but why am I not as thin/pretty/beautiful as _____." Older women getting facials and working out, but still seeing the sag. Yes, some of it is genetic, but lying about whether or not you''ve had plastic surgery (especially the EXTENSIVE surgery these people have had) only perpetuates the myth that these results can be obtained non-surgically, and kills people''s body image.

If I suspected a friend had had a nose job or a face lift, but she didn''t mention it, I would never ask her. But celebrities are selling themselves on their LOOKS...which makes it okay to question, in my opinion.

It''s like those SUPER fake before/after pictures in magazines. They tell you they used whatever such-n-such supplement...they don''t tell you that they''re also on STEROIDS!

 

[Dreamgirl]

She''s a total liar. Did you ever see her back in the day when she was on General Hospital? She looks totally different.

 

[Maisie]

Demi''s face definitely looks a bit stiffer since she got older. Maybe she has been getting botox?

 

[joflier]

My opinion is that if they were just up front and honest about stuff, there would be a lot less scrutiny of them. Sometimes I wonder if they are "hiding" things that are obvious, just to keep themselves being talked about and keep the tabloid photos coming. If your not being talked about - positively or negatively in Hollywood, then your not somebody anymore.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Knee lift surgery? I had no idea there''s such a thing!

 

[musey]

Date: 12/4/2008 1:05:53 PM
Author: OUpeargirl
My only thing is that if she were a regular person no one would dream of asking her if she had ever had plastic surgery. I think it's rude because plastic surgery should be someone's personal choice. If they want to open up about it that is perfectly fine, but I find it invasive to ask a question like that.

Thank you. Needless to say, I completely agree.

It's none of anyone's business what she does or doesn't do in her private life. And no, it doesn't "go with the territory"--wanting to be an actor (or singer, dancer, etc. etc. for that matter) does not equate wanting to have every minute detail of your life nitpicked by every person who might be interested. It doesn't even equate wanting to be famous. People who chase fame are different than people who simply love what they do and happen to be good at it (not suggesting that Demi falls into either category, because who am I to say what she "wants" or "chases"). Sheesh.

Date: 12/4/2008 2:02:24 PM
Author: rockzilla
I don't think its rude to ask (or assume) that celebrities have plastic surgery. Celebrities make what they buy and use public knowledge all the time through endorsements. If Jessica Simpson makes millions from telling everyone how great pro-activ was for her skin, at that point, I feel okay questioning whether or not she's had botox/lip injections/etc.

The difference there is that Jessica is making that money form an endorsement deal. If she actually has never used Proactiv (and actually uses something else), then that would make her commercials somewhat fraudulent.

Demi is making money from her work in film and TV. She's beautiful, which helps her get the job, but her work isn't actually being beautiful. The being beautiful part is like an administrative assistant being well versed in Microsoft Excel--it's a pre-requisite, but not the actual job. If the secretary is well versed in Excel, does it matter how she learned? Is it better if she's self-taught, or is it okay for her to have used one of those computer learning DVDs?

If she were making her money from an endorsement deal for some homeopathic aging remedy and actually had had plastic surgery, then yes, it would be the same. But she's not misleading the public into buying something under false pretenses (unless you want to argue that people pay to see her films just because they think she's never had surgery), she just wants to keep what she's had "done" to herself. And until something she does makes it our business, my personal opinion is that it's not.

 

[musey]

Date: 12/4/2008 2:36:16 PM
Author: joflier
If your not being talked about - positively or negatively in Hollywood, then your not somebody anymore.

It depends how you define "somebody." There are plenty of successful actors who live very comfortably (some even lavishly) without being labeled "celebrities." And also plenty of people who ARE labeled "celebrities" that are not really talked about. They are still "somebody," and they''re still finding plenty of work, without scandalous headlines about them being plastered on the tabs.

I think it''s a little strange to suggest that these people who are massively famous are universally seeking it out. It''s simply not true. Sure, there are plenty who do chase that next headline... but the majority of those who are written about would be happier to just be left to their work.

 

[Haven]

I think it''s crossing a line for media to speculate and publish about these things, even though I do understand that people will always be curious about celebrities and will always want to pry.

I''ve never been a fan of those magazines that sell stories about celebrities--People and the like--because I really don''t care. I find it fascinating in a sociological way when I do happen to pick one up, but I also feel a bit badly for the celebrities. I would never want to be famous for an ability (such as writing or acting) only to find out that people would then feel entitled to know everything about my personal life, which has nothing to do with what made me famous in the first place.

The sad thing is that I think this tasteless prying has leaked into everyday lives, as well. I''ve had more than a few people ask me if I''ve had plastic surgery on my nose or lips. They typically ask about my nose when they find out I''m Jewish (anti-semitic, much?), and my lips when I have courage enough to wear lipstick. The worst part is they often don''t believe me when I say that no, I haven''t had any plastic surgery, as in "Yeah right! Your nose isn''t that small naturally" or "White girls don''t have lips that big." Lovely.

 

[musey]

Haven: a couple of months ago someone (barely an acquaintance) asked me if I had butt implants

Excuuuuuuuse me??

We live in an interesting age.

 

[HollyS]

Date: 12/4/2008 3:07:12 PM
Author: MC
Knee lift surgery? I had no idea there''s such a thing!

Where do I sign up?

Thank God capris are still ''in''. I may never wear shorts again.

 

[joflier]

Date: 12/4/2008 4:08:11 PM
Author: musey

Date: 12/4/2008 2:36:16 PM
Author: joflier
If your not being talked about - positively or negatively in Hollywood, then your not somebody anymore.

It depends how you define ''somebody.'' There are plenty of successful actors who live very comfortably (some even lavishly) without being labeled ''celebrities.'' And also plenty of people who ARE labeled ''celebrities'' that are not really talked about. They are still ''somebody,'' and they''re still finding plenty of work, without scandalous headlines about them being plastered on the tabs.

I think it''s a little strange to suggest that these people who are massively famous are universally seeking it out. It''s simply not true. Sure, there are plenty who do chase that next headline... but the majority of those who are written about would be happier to just be left to their work.

I''m not saying that everyone in that scene is seeking out attention, by any means. Some do, I think, but certainly not all. Probably more so the younger crowd.
I didn''t word the last sentence in my post very well. I should clarify that that''s what I feel some people believe about themselves, not what I believe about them. That actually was a quote, not quite verbatim, from an actress from an interview some time ago, although I honestly can''t remember who.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 12/4/2008 5:55:38 PM
Author: musey
Haven: a couple of months ago someone (barely an acquaintance) asked me if I had butt implants

Excuuuuuuuse me??

We live in an interesting age.

hahaha That is a compliment! I''d kill to have a perky rear that people speculated on.

 

[Harriet]

Maybe they should just age gracefully. At least Moore''s plastic surgery turned out well (compared to, say, Kidman''s).

 

[CDNinNYC]

Date: 12/4/2008 3:49:27 PM
Author: musey

The difference there is that Jessica is making that money form an endorsement deal. If she actually has never used Proactiv (and actually uses something else), then that would make her commercials somewhat fraudulent.

I don't know if Jessica ever actually used Proactiv but I read that she credits accutane for her clear skin.

 

[Miranda]

Date: 12/4/2008 6:59:31 PM
Author: MC

Date: 12/4/2008 5:55:38 PM
Author: musey
Haven: a couple of months ago someone (barely an acquaintance) asked me if I had butt implants

Excuuuuuuuse me??

We live in an interesting age.

hahaha That is a compliment! I''d kill to have a perky rear that people speculated on.

Seriously! Color me jealous, Musey!!!


I never have been able to understand why celebs lie about having work done. It''s usually obvious. Just say, "None of your effing business. Thank you very much!" Or, "Why yes, I have been operated on countless times. AND I have an ample supply of the botulism toxin in my body."

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 12/4/2008 5:55:38 PM
Author: musey
Haven: a couple of months ago someone (barely an acquaintance) asked me if I had butt implants

Excuuuuuuuse me??

We live in an interesting age.

Blink. Blink. Good lord, that''s insane. How did you respond?

P.S. But I am going to use that to explain my big ol'' butt from now on. "Oh-this old thing? I paid good money for my butt to be this scrumptious!"

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Not sure I agree 100% that celebs should be spared speculation. Every job comes as a package deal (with its pros and cons). Is it fair that certain celebs are stalked? No. But it sells papers and until there isn''t a public interest nothing is going to change. I feel much worse for royalty and kids of celebs who are born into their fame. Suri Cruise deserves a break.

 

[spike13]

I think they should admit to it and stop pretending that it's possible to keep looking 25 when you're 60.

ETA - I meant possible naturally at 60 to look 25. If we're going to compare ourselves to these folks on a pedestal it's only far we know what we're coming ourselves to and set our expectations accordingly.

 

[spike13]

I also thought she copped to having breast implants for her strip tease movie. This article is truly laughable.

 

[musey]

Date: 12/4/2008 10:54:14 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Not sure I agree 100% that celebs should be spared speculation. Every job comes as a package deal (with its pros and cons). Is it fair that certain celebs are stalked? No. But it sells papers and until there isn't a public interest nothing is going to change.

Just because that's how it is doesn't mean that's how it should be.

I for one accept that my chosen profession comes with both pros AND cons, but that doesn't mean I roll over and accept the inevitable. Why not try to better the negatives where I can? I generally try my best to live my life by constantly reminding myself of the way things should be, not just the way they are.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Date: 12/5/2008 6:47:58 AM
Author: musey

Date: 12/4/2008 10:54:14 PM

Author: Tacori E-ring

Not sure I agree 100% that celebs should be spared speculation. Every job comes as a package deal (with its pros and cons). Is it fair that certain celebs are stalked? No. But it sells papers and until there isn''t a public interest nothing is going to change.

Just because that''s how it is doesn''t mean that''s how it should be.


I for one accept that my chosen profession comes with both pros AND cons, but that doesn''t mean I roll over and accept the inevitable. Why not try to better the negatives where I can? I generally try my best to live my life by constantly reminding myself of the way things should be, not just the way they are.

For example my dad is a doctor. He works 24 hour shifts (sleep over call) a lot so he missed a lot of things when we were kids. Is this fair? It''s PART of HIS job. When he chose to go into medicine (and not private practice or a clinic setting) he chose insane students loans, YEARS and YEARS of training, long hours, stress...etc...package deal. But he loves what he does and he good at it. He went into his job *knowing* what he was getting into.

I don''t know much about the entertainment industry but it seems to be unkind to older women. It''s sad really. I think it is great that you remind yourself how things should be but I would bet you anything if you ever make it big there *will* be articles like this about you. Fair? no way! But that is our society. I don''t see that changing anytime soon.

 

[Eva17]

I think Sally Field is one of the most natural and beautiful women in Hollywood. Her face looks real.


I have to wonder when I see so many people who have had work done, "do they look in the mirror and really think they look good?"

 

[Maisie]

Date: 12/4/2008 10:39:40 PM
Author: Harriet
Maybe they should just age gracefully. At least Moore''s plastic surgery turned out well (compared to, say, Kidman''s).

I am going to age gracefully. The idea of surgery terrifies me. There is so much that can go wrong...

Look at this english actress. Her nickname after her lip treatment went wrong was Trout Pout.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Plastic surgery has gotten so much more common, that it's almost commonplace in many Metro areas. I live in a suburb of Dallas that has more cosmetic surgery centers per capita than anywhere else in the US. It's actually kind of humorous if you look around and notice just how many women in Dallas have implants, lipo, botox, etc. as opposed to women who are natural. My own sister is an example, implants and a nose job by 25. There's a large dentist office that advertises $129 botox injections on their LED sign as a gift idea for Christmas!

I don't feel it's rude to speculate, but I also feel like there's no way someone who's been in the public eye for over 20 years could, in good conscience, could deny having any surgery, when it's plainly obvious that she's had some work done. I don't see what there is to be ashamed of. We all get our manis/pedis, have our hair coloured and styled, work out to stay in shape. Very few of us look the way we do without some sort of maintenance. It's just knowing when too much is . . . TOO MUCH!

 

[musey]

Date: 12/5/2008 8:48:44 AM
Author: Tacori E-ring

Date: 12/5/2008 6:47:58 AM
Author: musey

Date: 12/4/2008 10:54:14 PM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Not sure I agree 100% that celebs should be spared speculation. Every job comes as a package deal (with its pros and cons). Is it fair that certain celebs are stalked? No. But it sells papers and until there isn't a public interest nothing is going to change.

Just because that's how it is doesn't mean that's how it should be.

I for one accept that my chosen profession comes with both pros AND cons, but that doesn't mean I roll over and accept the inevitable. Why not try to better the negatives where I can? I generally try my best to live my life by constantly reminding myself of the way things should be, not just the way they are.

For example my dad is a doctor. He works 24 hour shifts (sleep over call) a lot so he missed a lot of things when we were kids. Is this fair? It's PART of HIS job. When he chose to go into medicine (and not private practice or a clinic setting) he chose insane students loans, YEARS and YEARS of training, long hours, stress...etc...package deal. But he loves what he does and he good at it. He went into his job *knowing* what he was getting into.

I don't know much about the entertainment industry but it seems to be unkind to older women. It's sad really. I think it is great that you remind yourself how things should be but I would bet you anything if you ever make it big there *will* be articles like this about you. Fair? no way! But that is our society. I don't see that changing anytime soon.

I don't see the similarity, honestly (that's coming from the daughter of an ER doc). The long (and in my dad's case, irregular) hours, years of school, etc. is literally a job requirement. Being scrutinized may happen to accompany celebrity, but it's not a requirement. Actually, the long/irregular hours and school required for the medical profession are pretty comparable to the long/irregular hours and school required to be an actor... (though that depends on what kind of actor you are

)

If I were to compare it to anything in the medical profession, it would be malpractice suits. All doctors (ER especially) have to carry hefty malpractice insurance not primarily because of the possibility of messing up, but more so because people will take advantage of the laws surrounding medicine because they know they can. It's certainly unfair and most people would argue that we should quest to better the situation, but as of now it "goes with the territory." Just because that how it is now, doesn't mean that it always has to be.

I guess I just can't understand the connection between "Eh, it sucks but that's just how it is" and "Okay, let's participate!" I know I haven't gone out and filed malpractice or other lawsuits "just because I can." (Yes, I know that's a bigger deal and, in theory, can have a larger impact on someone's life.)