Jasmine Guy Speaks On Celebrating Life And Growing Older Amid Internet Critiques Following 'A Different World' Premiere
Guy said beauty and joy have no expiration date after online critics targeted her appearance in the Netflix revival.
- Actress Jasmine Guy addressed online criticism regarding her appearance following the Thursday, September 24, Netflix premiere of the 'A Different World' revival. She posted a response on Instagram challenging the discourse surrounding aging women.
- Since the series debuted, social media users lambasted the 64-year-old actress for 'looking her age,' with defenders calling the commentary ageism. Critics compared her current appearance to her younger self from the original 1987 sitcom.
- Addressing the backlash on Sunday, September 27, Guy shared a montage of herself in a gold gown on Instagram. She wrote, 'Beauty, style, and joy don't have an expiration date,' emphasizing that growing older brings change.
- Co-Stars and peers rallied behind the actress, with Tatyana Ali calling her 'gorgeous' and Tina Knowles describing her as an 'accomplished, beautiful, graceful lady.' Their support reinforced the message against ageism.
- Women over 50 remain underrepresented in leading Hollywood roles, a pattern the discourse reflects. Celebrities like Halle Berry, Gayle King, and Vivica A. Fox are challenging industry norms regarding aging and visibility.
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