30+ Celebrities Who Look Way Younger Than They Actually Are

You may be looking at this photo, thinking “Well, she doesn’t look that young.” However, we’d like to remind you that Rita Moreno is 91 years old! We truly hope we’ll look at least half that good when we’re her age.

When asked her secret, Rita confessed, “People don’t like to hear what I have to say, [but] it’s bare minimum.” The actress simply keeps her face clean, moisturizes, and wears sunscreen. Apparently, it’s that easy!

59-year-old Vanessa Williams isn’t afraid to admit that her youthful appearance isn’t 100% natural. “My main focus is on skin tightening and collagen boosting. I’ve found that a combination of microcurrent therapy, Ultherapy, and Botox has been most effective for me.”

We really respect her honesty, because it helps create more normal beauty standards. Celebrities who pretend they haven’t had any work done are just promoting unattainable beauty goals. Thanks for keeping it real, Vanessa!

We argue that Jennifer Aniston looks even better at 53 than she did in her 20s! Jennifer’s youthful glow is thanks to the focus she puts on her health. Rather than trying to look a certain way, or convince people she’s younger than she is, Aniston just wants to feel healthy.

“For me, it’s more of the question of how do I take the best care of myself, physically and mentally? We can still thrive when we’re older, and that’s thanks to all the advancements in health, nutrition, technology, and science.”

When 59-year-old John Stamos was asked how he maintains such a youthful appearance, the actor offered an entirely unhelpful but truly hilarious answer via a message to his younger self.

“Hey, little John, you will have a fantastic life as long as you make sure you do one thing. Now on your eighteenth birthday, the Prince of Darkness […] will offer you eternal youth in exchange for your soul. Little John, I’m telling you right now… you take that deal, son.”

If you want to look like Jennifer Lopez at 53 years old, all you have to do is follow her anti-aging tips (well, that and have great genes). Jennifer makes sure to get at least eight hours of sleep a night but prefers a full nine or ten.

She drinks a lot of water and eats plenty of fruits and vegetables. JLo refrains from drinking adult beverages and doesn’t use any products that could harm her lungs. She also avoids caffeine. Is it worth it? You tell us!

Believe it or not, William Shatner is 91 years old! The actor has described aging as “terrifying” but has certain policies he keeps in place in order to manage his mental health. William advises people to “Keep active because your brain is affected by the rest of your body.”

Shatner always says “yes” to opportunities, challenges himself, and makes sure to get out of the house to spend time with his loved ones. In fact, one of his favorite activities is bicycling with his family.

Elijah Wood has always looked young for his age, and nothing’s changed now that he’s 41 years old. While we have no evidence to support this, we do have a theory that being so uncontroversial has helped Elijah’s appearance.

Hear us out on this entirely non-scientific analysis: he’s less stressed than problematic celebrities because he doesn’t have to worry about doing damage control. Less stress equates to fewer wrinkles, meaning that he looks younger. See? Science!

56-year-old Halle Berry’s anti-aging advice is something we should all live by. “I refuse to become someone who just tries to hold onto a youthful face and not embrace what’s most important about being beautiful — how you live your life. […] The most beautiful people have something radiating inside.”

Have you ever met someone who maybe wasn’t the most conventionally attractive, but you thought they were beautiful? This is why — beauty is so much more than a pretty face.

Mario Lopez works out like a 20-year-old — but he’s 49! The TV host says that he exercises for “sanity, not vanity,” proving that if you focus on your health, a youthful appearance will come naturally.

“I think your health should be a top priority, because if you don’t have that, what does anything else matter? I want to just be healthy and be around as long as I can, to be able to be there for my family.”

Pharrell Williams might be 49 in this photo, but he looks exactly the same in every photo from the past 20 years, so you’ll have to just take our word for it. According to Pharrell, his youthful skin is due to exfoliating “like a narcissistic madman.”

The record producer washes his face regularly and drinks lots of water. He also credits his appearance to his dermatologist, which he recommends for those who can afford one, rather than relying on pharmacy skincare products.

Priyanka Chopra might be 40 years old, but she certainly doesn’t look it! It’s also worth noting that her husband, Nick Jonas, is 10 years her junior, adding to Priyanka’s youthful energy by association.

Chopra’s been extremely honest and relatable in her aging journey. “My body has changed as I’ve gotten older, just as everyone’s body does, and I’ve had to adapt mentally as well with like, OK, this is what it looks like now.” We think you look perfect, Priyanka!

We’re not saying that Chris Rock looks like he’s 20 but he definitely doesn’t look like the 57 years old that he is! Part of aging well is preparing in advance. For example, you don’t want to wait for your body to start deteriorating before building an exercise routine.

Exercise regularly so that when you do start to age, your body will be strong enough for it. Or, in Chris’s case, your body will be strong enough to withstand a slap from Will Smith.

Alyson Hannigan might be 48 years old, but she’s frozen in her 20s in our minds. Most people know the actress for her work in American Pie and on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, both of which she was in her 20s while filming.

Even in How I Met Your Mother, in which Hannigan was older, she was still only in her early 30s. Therefore, we’re psychologically incapable of seeing the actress as older than 35.

For those who are scared of getting older, 49-year-old Neil Patrick Harris is here to tell us that we don’t have to be. “I honestly feel better than I’ve felt in my whole life.”

“As I’m aging, I’m feeling like I am more and more comfortable in my skin and my posture, and my body. I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life, but in more practical terms — as opposed to ‘gym body’ for others.”

At 46 years old, Reese Witherspoon is just now starting to see the effects of how she cared for her skin when she was younger. “Whatever you do for your skin in your early 20s is really going to show up later in life.”

“So sunscreen twice a day is a really important part of our routine.” It’s also good to figure out what skincare methods work for you at an early age so that you’ll look just as young as Reese in your 40s!

Bianca Lawson’s youthful looks have helped her career, as it’s enabled her to play a high schooler in Pretty Little Liars despite the fact that she was 31 years old at the time. Now, at 43, Bianca is still looking just as young as ever!

Her secret? “I’ve been using the same products since high school. I feel like the more you leave yourself alone, the better. […] Stick with what’s working and listen to your body.” Noted!

Helen Mirren wants to change the way we view things. Given that she’s 77 years old and has seen what it’s all about, we’re inclined to listen to her. The first change Helen wants to make is how we talk about maturing. “[It’s] simple really: Getting older. It happens. Other people call it growing older, but I call it growing up.”

The second thing Mirren wants to alter is how we view beauty. “I think what is called the beauty industry should be called the swagger industry. We’re giving people swagger.”

Anna Faris has been open about having had some work done when she was younger. However, now that the actress is 46 years old, her perspective on her body has changed. “You know how in your 20s and 30s you think, ‘[Aging] must be so miserable?'”

“But I don’t have as many hang-ups now. There’s a wonderful liberation.” With age comes confidence, and confidence is beautiful. So, why is society so convinced that aging is ugly?

At 85 years old, Jane Fonda has had enough of society’s view on aging. “I want young people to stop being afraid about getting older. What matters isn’t age, isn’t that chronological number. What matters is your health.”

This sentiment is even more powerful when we bear in mind that Jane’s been suffering from health issues for years. Fonda has had both beauty and health simultaneously, and it’s clear which meant more to her. Maybe we should take her words seriously.

Lucy Liu has been vocal about how her career — and being on outdoor sets all the time — have forced her to be more diligent in her skincare routine. It’s clear that what she’s doing is working, though, as the 54-year-old looks amazing!

“I have to be very rigorous about reapplying sunscreen and wearing a hat and handkerchief around my neck and chest, which are actually more sensitive to the sun than your face.” Is anyone else taking notes?

56-year-old Salma Hayek proved that she doesn’t own a mirror when she said, ​​”I don’t think I am some hot tamale.” In more accurate statements, Salma said that she feels pressure to look a certain way because that’s “what’s expected for a woman who people consider good-looking. As you get older, you’re expected not to age.”

The actress attributes her youthfulness to meditation, which she credits with the entirety of her well-being. While we think that’s a lot of power to give to one action, we can’t argue with the results!

If you want to look like Katie Holmes at 44, the actress suggests adopting a skincare routine filled with hyaluronic acid and various face creams and serums. Katie is also extremely strict about taking her vitamins.

Our body stops producing as many proteins as we need, such as collagen, as we age, so supplements are important. Holmes takes working out very seriously. “I exercise four times a week. Variety is key, or I get bored. I like Spinning, boxing, and yoga, and sometimes I’ll take a dance class.”

Tom Cruise is still filming action movies at the age of 60, so he must be doing something right! The actor exercises regularly and eats healthily. Tom listing his workout activities sounds like a country club showing you everything they have to offer.

“Sea kayaking, caving… fencing, treadmill, weights… climbing, hiking… jogging… I do a lot of different activities.” While we don’t all need to do each of those hobbies, picking up one or two of them will surely help with the anti-aging process.

Lenny Kravitz proves that age is just a number by refusing to dress like a typical 58-year-old (because why should he?), and taking a jump rope with him when he travels, so he can get his exercise in.

We have to say, that sounds like a really fun way to get abs when in your 50s! “I’m very careful about what I put into my body and how I take care of my body. It’s a combination of eating all these things and working out.”

Given that Thomas Brodie-Sangster has never looked his age, it’s not surprising that the actor still has a youthful glow at the age of 32. In fact, in Nanny McPhee, Thomas played a seven-year-old, but he was actually 14!

While he’s a filmmaker’s dream, as they can have the actor pull stunts an actual child can’t do, we regular folk are wondering what Brodie-Sangster’s secret is. “I don’t know. Erm, genes?” As unhelpful as that answer is, it’s fair enough.

Shay Mitchell is 35 years old, but you wouldn’t know it just by looking at her. We suspect that her healthy attitude towards fitness, and her desire to be a good role model for her children, help with her youthful appearance.

Recently, Shay committed to working out for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. As for food, she’s careful not to give her kids a complex. “My food philosophy is everything in moderation. Truly, I’m not one who believes in diets.”

At 38 years old, Avril Lavigne still looks almost exactly the same as she did in her “Sk8er Boi” days. The singer insists that the secret is to drink a lot of green juice and adult beverages. Of course, if you’re a believer in the Melissa theory, then you know Avril’s real anti-aging trick.

The theory states that Lavigne passed away in the early 2000s and was replaced with a double named Melissa Vandella. Maybe Melissa is just a lot younger than the real Avril?

Looking at Jeff Goldblum, you’d think he’s a middle-aged guy, right? Well, the actor is actually 70 years old! Jeff’s anti-aging tricks are a bit counter-intuitive as they involve refraining from cosmetic procedures and refusing to dye his gray hair.

“I think when nature changes your face — especially if you live a clean life — your body is designed so it all looks right together. When you try to be youthful, it only makes you look older.” Look at a picture of Goldblum, then a photo of Madonna, and you’ll see what he means.

We all know that Gwyneth Paltrow’s secrets to looking so good at the age of 50 involve a lot of Goop products that may or may not work. That being said, the actress also has her attitude to thank for her youthful glow. An attitude that’s free and definitely won’t have weird side effects!

“I accept the marks and the loosening skin, the wrinkles. I accept my body and let go of the need to be perfect, look perfect, defy gravity, defy logic, defy humanity. I accept my humanity.”

45-year-old Shakira knows that taking care of her skin will help her continue to look like she’s 10 years younger than she actually is. The singer uses “the highest SPF sunscreen I can find. I always avoid damage to my skin from the sun.”

“I also use a vitamin C serum before applying makeup to nourish my skin, along with lots of moisturizer.” It’s also worth noting that when she’s not on the red carpet, Shakira doesn’t mess with too much makeup and lets her skin rest.

Andrew Garfield’s youthful appearance allowed him to play his (arguably) breakout role of 18-year-old Peter Parker in Spiderman when he was 27 years old! Now that he’s 39, Andrew still gets to enjoy playing parts meant for much younger actors.

Most recently, Garfield starred in Tick, Tick… Boom! as Jonathan, who’s reaching 30, a role which scored the actor an Oscar nomination. Maybe when he’s 80, Andrew can finally start to play dad characters.

Jamie Chung may not look like she’s 39 years old, but she understands that her body is still aging, despite the fact that it doesn’t appear that way. Therefore, the actress decided to freeze her eggs when she turned 35, a process that she shared with her fans to help them learn the importance of making such decisions.

In 2021, Jamie became the proud mama of twins! Hopefully, her story has helped other women face the realities of aging that, although scary, shouldn’t be ignored.

51-year-old Jared Leto disappointed everyone when he was asked about his anti-acting secrets, and he replied, “I do have a good answer for that, but I probably won’t tell you.” His fans weren’t upset for too long, though, as Jared broke that promise in his next breath.

“I’m pretty healthy, so I think that helps a lot. […] 20 solid years of eating vegetarian/vegan and taking care of myself. That probably helps the preservation process.” You’re great at looking young, Jared, but not so great at keeping secrets.

Turning 68 years old hasn’t slowed Denzel Washington down even one bit! The actor is still working in Hollywood and has managed to avoid getting typecast in ‘grandfather’ roles. Denzel knows to live life to the fullest, as the actor has said, “You’ll never see a U-Haul behind a hearse. You can’t take it with you.”

“When I turned 60, I looked in the mirror, I said, ‘You know, Denzel, this is not the dress rehearsal. This is life […] what are you going to do with what you have?’”

Sarah Hyland managed to play 16-year-old Haley on Modern Family even though she was already 19 years old at the time. Now, at 32, Sarah still looks just as young as ever!

Hyland says she makes sure to always be “taking care of my body from the inside out. The best advice I’ve received is to not only focus on physical health or beauty but mental health as well. Also, lots of water.” There you have it!

Keanu Reeves looks so good at 58 — and looks so similar to people in random historical images — that ‘Keanu Reeves Is Immortal’ is often trending on Google. Keanu himself, though, insists that it’s not immortality that makes him immune to time, but his dedication to taking care of his body.

The actor first started becoming interested in fitness in 1991 when getting into shape for the movie Point Break. Now, he works with a personal fitness “guru” who’s been training him for over 25 years.

Rob Lowe credits being fit, healthy, and youthful at the age of 58, to habits he created or dropped when he was younger. ​​“When I was in my mid-20s, it was: I’ve got to stop drinking.”

“Then it became: I need to find a workout that I love, following by starting to eat better, and cutting out things like sugar. […] Each year just requires a little bit more discipline and focus as I get older.”

As far as Gwen Stefani is concerned, her youthful appearance at 53 can be credited to her husband, Blake Shelton. “I look back over the past few years and look at pictures of when I first started kissing Blake, and I look the best I’ve ever looked in my life in those photos.”

“Love must look good on me. I feel like that does show through — it really does.” So, if you want to age well, just go out and find your Blake!

46-year-old Justin Hartley had the unique experience of seeing what he’ll look like when he’s older, as his character was aged on This Is Us. However, it seems that he’ll never see that version of himself in real life, as the actor simply doesn’t seem to be aging.

Justin credits his famous physique and lack of middle-age-man gut to his diet and exercise routine. “If you can combine a sensible diet with a really good workout, you should be fine.”

Lately, the internet has been pointing out that 34-year-old Michael Cera doesn’t exactly age, he just gets less awkward. Or, perhaps it’s that we’re simply all used to his awkwardness by now. We probably see Michael as younger than he is because he’s extremely private and doesn’t share his life’s milestones with the public.

Add to that the fact that his best-known roles are those in which he played high schoolers (Superbad and Juno), and Cera is permanently young in our minds.

Fans are often surprised to learn that Anne Hathaway is 40 years old, since her skin tells a different story. According to her facialist, Anne is “incredibly disciplined when it comes to her skin.” The actress massages her face, exfoliates, cleanses, uses face masks, moisturizes, wears sunscreen, and exercises.

It may sound like a lot, but if you commit to a daily routine, getting that non-negotiable self-care time in isn’t too difficult. It’s most certainly worth it!

Justin Long might be 44 years old now, but his youthfulness has been years in the making. The actor exercises, meditates, and goes to therapy to keep his mind as healthy as his body. Although Justin’s appearance hasn’t changed with age, his interests have.

Long is still acting but is mostly focused on his new podcast. As he writes in the Life Is Short podcast description, “Now that I’m getting older […] I want to peek inside the heads of real people to learn how they find meaning in life.”

Spiderman’s casting director got a lot of flak for choosing Marisa Tomei to portray Aunt May, as a lot of people thought the actress was inappropriately young for the role. However, Marisa was in her 50s, just like Aunt May!

Fans just didn’t realize that a now-58-year-old Tomei was right for the role, because she looks so much younger than she is. The actress mainly attributes aging well to eating healthy. Although she says that hiking, doing yoga, meditating, and detoxing with infrared saunas all help.

Many fans were surprised to learn that Chadwick Boseman was 43 years old at the time of his passing, as the actor looked much younger. In a society that values looking youthful and shames those who age naturally, Chadwick serves as a reminder that looking aged isn’t a disease — it’s an honor.

Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to grow old. So, embrace every gray hair and love every wrinkle — they mean you’re still alive!

53-year-old Paul Rudd is most definitely a vampire, but his anti-aging tips don’t involve drinking blood. The actor credits his appearance to keeping his skin healthy and refraining from a popular beauty trend.

“I’m not one for tanning. I used to be, back when I was rocking the Depeche Mode look. Honestly, I wear sunscreen not to prevent wrinkles but because I don’t want to get skin cancer.” Looking young and preventing illness? Yes, please!