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Olivia Colman is an acting powerhouse who is known for effortlessly switching between comedy and deeply emotional roles. With an Oscar, multiple BAFTAs, Emmys, and Golden Globes under her belt, she has made her place as one of the greatest talents in the industry. Whether inBroadchurch,The Favourite, orThe Father, Colman’s performances never failed to wow the audience.
Despite her natural charm and authenticity on screen, the actress has been open about getting a little help when it comes to maintaining her looks. Back in 2015, she admitted to being a fan of Botox.
But what’s surprising is that she managed to keep this little secret from her husband for the longest time! While she’s never been shy when it comes to being vocal about cosmetic treatments, she somehow kept it under wraps at home.
Olivia Colman opened up about getting Botox injections
Aging is a natural process, but in an industry that often emphasizes youth, many celebrities turn to cosmetic treatments to maintain a glowing look.Olivia Colman, known for her down-to-earth charm, has been quite open about her experience with Botox.
In early 2024, during an interview with BBC Radio 2, Colman candidly admitted to getting Botox and fillers to keep up with the signs of aging. At 51, she isn’t afraid to embrace the realities of growing older but also believes in a little enhancement where needed.
While chatting with the host, Vernon Kay, she jokingly inquired about his skincare routine and was surprised to learn that he hadn’t tried Botox. Without hesitation, she admitted that she had undergone several treatments, even calling them slightly painful. In another interview, she openly admitted to loving Botox.
She said (viaThe Times),
I have done Botox and I LOVED it but I’ve done it when I know there is a big gap between roles.
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Hollywood is no stranger to cosmetic procedures, and many stars opt for similar treatments to maintain their youthful glow. However, what makes Colman’s Botox story interesting is that she chose not to share the news with her husband right away. Colman decided to keep this detail under wraps, at least for a while.
Olivia Colman couldn’t tell her husband about the treatment for a good six months
Olivia Colman and Ed Sinclair share a love story straight out of a movie. They met at Cambridge University during a theater production, and Colman knew instantly that Sinclair was the one. Since then, the couple has built a beautiful life together, filled with love and mutual support. But even in a strong marriage, some things take time to reveal, like Botox treatments!
When Colman first decided to try Botox, she chose not to mention it to her husband immediately. In fact, she managed to keep it a secret for a whole six months. During this period, Sinclair kept complimenting her on how radiant she looked, often greeting her with affectionate remarks about her glowing appearance. Colman explained by saying (viaThe Times),
I didn’t tell my husband and then for about six months he kept saying, ‘Hello, Pretty!
Colman, amused by his reaction, eventually decided to spill the beans. When she finally told him, his reaction was nothing short of hilarious, he found the whole thing absolutely entertaining.
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Although Colman has never explicitly shared why she chose to keep her Botox treatments a secret at first, her playful nature and sense of humor likely played a role in keeping the treatment a secret. She has never seemed to be someone who bows to societal pressures, and her decision to try Botox was purely her own choice. More than anything, she seems to have viewed it as an experiment, one that she wanted to keep under wraps until she was ready to talk about it.
Despite her openness about trying Botox, Colman has always maintained that she doesn’t feel pressured to conform to any specific beauty standards. While many actors in Hollywood feel the need to chase a particular body type or look, Colman has always been confident in her own skin.
Olivia Colman talked about aging
Aging in Hollywood can be a tricky subject. Many actors feel immense pressure to maintain their youthful looks, often undergoing various procedures to fit into the industry’s rigid beauty standards. But Olivia Colman isn’t one to follow the crowd even though she gets occasional Botox treatment.
Over the years, she has spoken openly about aging and how it affects her career. She has made it clear that she refuses to let anyone dictate how she should look or what she should weigh for a role. If a director were to suggest that she needed to lose weight, Colman wouldn’t hesitate to push back.
God help anyone who tries to suggest … If anyone told me I was too fat for a role, I’d have them.
When she won her Academy Award for Best Actress in 2019, Colman reflected on the changes in her career over the years. She noted that as she got older, more roles seemed to be available to her. Unlike many young actresses who struggled to find substantial roles early in their careers, Colman discovered that aging brought more opportunities. In her words, the older you get, the more experiences you have to bring to the table, and that translates into more compelling performances.
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In the UK, I think I’ve always found work, and I feel very fortunate. And I don’t know why, but there are more and more parts being written. The older you get, the more you have to say. The more that’s happened.
She has also spoken about how Hollywood’s obsession with youth can be exhausting. In an interview withVogue, she pointed out how absurd it is that people dislike seeing actresses age. Colman said,
To be the ingenue and to keep working is rare because once people see you as that, they don’t like the process of ageing. Which is fking ridiculous! I grew to my place.Over the years, pounds have gone on, and my body has changed; I’ve had children. If someone doesn’t like me because of the size of my bum, they can fk off. Because I’m quite a nice person to be with, actually.
In her view, aging is a natural process, and it should be embraced rather than feared. She also mentioned that over the years, her body has changed, she has gained weight, had children, and grown into herself. But she refuses to let superficial beauty standards define her self-worth. If someone judges her based on her appearance rather than her talent or personality, she simply doesn’t care.
Colman’s attitude towards aging proves that talent and authenticity are what truly matter in the entertainment industry. Despite Hollywood’s obsession with youth, she has continued to land incredible roles and has delivered stunning performances, showing that real beauty comes from confidence and self-acceptance.
Sohini Mukherjee
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Sohini Mukherjee is an Evergreen writer at FandomWire, specializing in pop culture, all things sitcoms, and, of course, Harry Potter. She has a soft spot for shows like Modern Family and pretty much any movie that knows how to tell a good story. You’ll find her name on listicles and long form articles that feel more like fun conversations than stiff articles. Having published over 300 articles, Sohini always brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the stories she covers.
