19 Stars Who Become More and More Radiant Each Year
People
09/07/2021

The stereotype of us being more attractive when we’re younger isn’t necessarily true. These Hollywood stars defy the aging process and seem to be getting more attractive with age. Maybe their increased wisdom makes them more attractive, or perhaps it’s genetics — or maybe it’s thanks to a little help from modern medicine. Whatever the secret is, it’s working.
At Bright Side, we love to see people blossom and grow, and we believe that attractiveness doesn’t stop at a certain age. On the contrary, people age like fine wine.
1. Gwen Stefani
2. Steve Carell
3. Hugh Jackman
4. Jennifer Lopez
5. Keanu Reeves

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6. Jennifer Aniston

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7. Matthew McConaughey
8. Cate Blanchett

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9. Tom Cruise

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10. Sandra Bullock

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11. Johnny Depp

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12. Courteney Cox

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13. Lenny Kravitz
14. Queen Latifah

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15. Patrick Dempsey

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16. Paula Abdul

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17. Robert Downey Jr.

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18. Daniel Craig
19. Jane Seymour
What do you think? Do people get more attractive as they grow older?
Please note: This article was updated in August 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit Chris Jackson / Chris Jackson Collection / Getty Images, VALERIE MACON/AFP/East News
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