Winona Ryder Embraces Aging, Questions Cosmetic Surgery Fads

Winona Ryder is staying natural—and a little bewildered—when it comes to the cosmetic procedures younger women around her are embracing.

Now 53, she recently opened up about aging in “Elle“ magazine. She said she’s noticing some changes in the mirror, especially on her forehead, but she’s totally fine with it.

What she’s not fine with? The growing trend of young women getting “weird s*** done” to their faces.

She didn’t point fingers or name names, but “Elle” clarified she was referring specifically to buccal fat removal, a cosmetic procedure where fat is sucked out of your lower cheeks to give that sharp, chiseled look that’s trending all over social media. Winona’s reaction? Total disbelief.

“I thought they were kidding,” she said. “I want to say, ‘In ten years, you’re gonna want that back!'” Ryder didn’t call out anyone in particular, but the internet did a little guesswork anyway.

Some fans have speculated she could be referring to young co-stars from projects like “Stranger Things”—Millie Bobby Brown or Natalia Dyer come to mind—or maybe Jenna Ortega, who plays her daughter in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”.

All three have sparked cosmetic surgery speculation online (fairly or not), but to be clear: Winona didn’t say a word about any of them.

Her comments land at a time when cosmetic tweaks—especially facial contouring surgeries like buccal fat removal—are gaining popularity among Gen Z. And while everyone’s free to do what they want with their own face, Ryder’s stance is a refreshing reminder that aging naturally still has a place in Hollywood.

Winona has always been a bit of an outlier in the industry, keeping a low profile and focusing more on craft than on glam. And while some people chase youth with needles and scalpels, she’s choosing a different route—one with a few lines, a little forehead texture, and a whole lot of cool.