Pamela Anderson at the 2025 Met Gala – a perfect target for men with a clearly distorted view of women.
Pamela Anderson, 57, appeared at this year's Met Gala in a shimmering silver dress, looking simply stunning.
However, instead of celebrating the actress and activist for her natural glow and confident presence, many men on Twitter chose to focus on the fact that she "doesn't look like she used to."
Some tweets compared recent photos of the Baywatch icon to shots from the '90s, calling her "unrecognizable" or even claiming she looks like "a completely different person."
Women Can't "Win" – A Vicious Cycle Of Misogyny
These reactions once again highlight the absurd double standards that women in Hollywood and beyond are constantly subjected to.
When a woman like Pamela Anderson chooses to age naturally and stop wearing makeup – something she herself has described as liberating – she is criticized for no longer looking like she did in her twenties.
At the same time, women who opt for facelifts or other cosmetic procedures are accused of not "aging gracefully." A recent example is Madonna, who has faced intense backlash for her cosmetic enhancements, especially after appearances at events like the Grammys.
Comments like "Why can't she age gracefully?" or "She doesn't look like herself anymore" make it clear that women can never truly win in these debates.
Pamela Anderson showed up at the 2025 Met Gala looking so unrecognizable, it left people doing double takes.Sure, she's 57 and time changes everyone-but this wasn't just aging. It was like seeing a completely different person. pic.twitter.com/DCa0hNUBkt
— Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) May 5, 2025
Men have no idea what real women actually look like
Another aspect of this debate is the obvious ignorance many men have about what women actually look like – both with and without makeup.
The same men who claim they prefer "natural women" are often the first to act surprised or even shocked when they see a woman without it.
They say they don't like "fake" women, yet fail to realize that many of the "natural" looks they admire are often the result of extensive beauty routines, cosmetic procedures, and high-quality products.
This disconnect also becomes clear in the way they talk about women who either choose to avoid cosmetic surgery or fully embrace it.
Misogyny is crazy cus ik u see that corpse standing next to her https://t.co/ujFLlAO6ta
— (@xogirlife) May 1, 2025
The Toxic Pressure on Women – Not Just in Hollywood
This constant judgment of women based on their appearance is not only disrespectful to people like Pamela Anderson but also harmful to women of all ages.
The pressure to look "young and fresh" often starts in the teenage years today – on TikTok and Instagram, you'll find 14-year-olds using retinol and other anti-aging products because the fear of wrinkles and signs of aging is drilled into them at a young age.
It's no longer uncommon for women in their 20s to start getting Botox to "prevent" aging.
At the same time, women in their 40s or 50s are still judged based on how "well" they've aged, while men are often celebrated as "silver foxes," with gray hair and wrinkles seen as sexy and charming.
The bravest thing a woman can do in a world full of beauty standards is to reject the pressure to always look young, smooth, and flawless – instead of letting her own face become a playground for capitalism and the patriarchy.
Men age well, Women do not.Sure there are a few odd cases where women retain their beauty into old age, but 99.9% LOSE IT This is the tremendous blessing bestowed upon men, patience & discipline will make you a king;While a women's biological clock will ALWAYS catch up... pic.twitter.com/t1BOluyUro
— Andrey Didovskiy (@AndreyDidovskiy) May 6, 2025
Rich Celebrities Are Not The Standard For Natural Beauty
Additionally, many of the women often held up as examples of "aging well" have access to the best plastic surgeons, expensive skincare, personal trainers, chefs, and a less stressful lifestyle – luxuries that are out of reach for most women.
A multimillionaire who hasn't had financial worries for decades will naturally age differently than a woman who faces daily stress, work pressure, and societal expectations.
Maybe just log off for a bit?
Maybe the solution for many of these men is to simply log off instead of attacking women for their looks online.
Instead of insulting a nearly 60-year-old woman with a traumatic career history, it might be healthier to seek real, human connections and develop a more realistic view of women.
Because the way these men are exposing themselves online makes one thing clear – they clearly have no idea what real women actually look like and are revealing their completely distorted, often porn-influenced perception of women.
What do you think?