Actresses criticise Botox use as Anne Hathaways stiff face sparks debate ahead of The Odyssey premiere
The premiere of Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" is causing a stir on social media due to the appearance of lead actress Anne Hathaway. The film is set to premiere on July 17, 2026.
Critics on social media have commented that Hathaway's face looks too stiff for a historical drama. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "It looks completely frozen."
Norwegian actress Anne Marit Jacobsen has also criticized the use of Botox by actors, saying it ruins their ability to express emotions. "No one wants to look at a face that is completely dead. You have to accept the wrinkles that come. It just shows that you have lived," Jacobsen said.
The film is described as a large-scale adaptation of Homer's classic work. According to a review in the New Statesman, "The Odyssey is a blueprint for all comedy."
The film is expected to be a big cinematic spectacle, with contemporary interpretations of the classic story.
In addition to Jacobsen, fellow actress Kari-Ann Grønsund has also spoken out against the use of Botox in the industry. "You ruin yourself, you ruin your expression. The mimicry is completely ruined," Grønsund said. She believes the pressure to look young is particularly strong for female actors. "The men can look a bit weathered, manly and rough in their features. While we women, we are supposed to be feminine and look smooth and pretty all the time," Grønsund added.
Both Jacobsen and Grønsund encourage actors to embrace their age and point to Meryl Streep and Judi Dench as role models who dare to let their faces tell a story.
The film "The Odyssey" is a large-scale adaptation of Homer's classic work and is described as a big cinematic spectacle with contemporary interpretations of the classic story. According to a review in the New Statesman, "The Odyssey is a blueprint for all comedy."
The premiere of "The Odyssey" is set for July 17, 2026.
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