- Sarah Jessica Parker is marking her 59th birthday!
- Throughout her career, the “Sex and the City” star has faced harsh remarks regarding her gray hair and wrinkles.
- Despite facing considerable criticism, Parker opts to embrace aging gracefully, refraining from dwelling on blemishes and imperfections.
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Happy birthday, Sarah Jessica Parker! The American actress and television producer has turned 59. In January 2023, the world-renowned actress, who still looks elegant and youthful, opened up about aging and how she copes with it.
Sarah Jessica Parker on September 08, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Sarah Jessica Parker on January 31, 2023 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Being a public figure, Parker has faced scrutiny from the public throughout her life. She has never been one to obsess over every flaw in her appearance and finds it peculiar that others are more concerned about her looks than she is.
As Parker has grown older, she has observed people fixating on minor imperfections and making a fuss over them, while she remains unfazed by the commotion. With age, Parker has prioritized comfort over appearance, a mindset not always shared by those around her.
Parker offers two pieces of advice regarding healthy skin.
Sarah Jessica Parker on November 09, 2022 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Meanwhile, the “Hocus Pocus” star had no idea what the commotion was about. As Parker grew older, she came to prioritize comfort over appearance, a perspective not always shared by those around her.
Parker has decided not to cover up her imperfections. The actress opts not to color her hair, citing that it consumes too much of her time. On top of that, the “Honeymoon in Vegas” star said she prefers keeping her skin without any makeup when she’s not working.
She expressed frustration with the misogynistic chatter surrounding women’s appearances, particularly regarding gray hair.
Sarah Jessica Parker in the West Village on November 3, 2022 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Given the extensive hours actors spend working and the heavy layers of makeup they often wear, Parker’s preference for maintaining clear skin off-set is entirely understandable. She also expressed her enjoyment of going makeup-free, stating,
“[Not wearing makeup] helps to let my skin breathe when I’m not working. The second reason is that I feel much more like myself when I’m not wearing makeup.”
Sarah Jessica Parker and Sarita Choudhury in New York City, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
Parker offers two pieces of advice regarding healthy skin. Firstly, she suggests not picking at blemishes and imperfections. Instead, she opts for topical solutions and supplements her routine with vitamins and a healthy diet, emphasizing the importance of simplicity. She never gets carried away with products.
A photo of Sarah Jessica Parker dated August 2, 2023 | Source: Instagram/sarahjessicaparker
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Although many people laud Parker for wearing her hair in its natural gray, she admitted she refrains from coloring it simply because doing so is a constant hassle. When a photo of Parker with gray hair circulated widely on the internet, people consistently praised her decision not to dye her hair.
Sarah Jessica Parker on October 05, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Parker remarked that there had been a prolonged period where she received ongoing praise for her courage in embracing gray hair. She admitted feeling the urge to redirect that applause to someone else.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Barbra Parker at the Brasserie 8 1/2 Restaurant, 2001 | Source: Getty Images
However, having gray hair hasn’t been all praise for the seasoned actress. Many people criticized her for showing her age. One YouTube user mentioned, “56? She looks older than my gran did at 80.” Another remarked, “That photo does make her look like she’s 70 though.” One Twitter user commented:
“I don’t understand how Sarah Jessica Parker is a spokesperson for a hair dye when she always has the worst roots EVER.”
Pippin Parker, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Barbra Parker at the Bowery Hotel on February 6, 2008 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Sarah Jessica Parker is seen on June 21, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Born March 25, 1965, in Nelsonville, Ohio, Sarah Jessica Parker is most popularly known for starring as Carrie Bradshaw on the sitcom “Sex and the City.”
Parker came from humble beginnings and has occasionally shared how her family dealt with poverty, sharing details about her impoverished childhood.
Parker and Broderick have been happily married for 26 years and are proud parents to three children.
But despite her fame and age, Parker’s looks and appearance have sparked mixed views from people over time.
Sarah Jessica Parker on July 08, 2023, in Sag Harbor, New York. | Source: Getty Images
Parker was also trolled by Facebook users when her video from shooting an episode of the comedy-drama “And Just Like That” surfaced on the platform. “She looks homeless,” wrote one user. “She looks homeless. Her strange taste in fashion isn’t cute anymore, it seems,” opined another person.
Sarah Jessica Parker on June 28, 2023, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Facebook users also joined in to praise the actress, with one adding, “Sarah Jessica Parker is so beautiful! Natural beauty!” Another netizen expressed, “She is so elegant and
Sarah Jessica Parker, 59, Accepts Her Natural Aging Just like Her Mother Taught Her
