Australian actress Rachel Ward, 68, has pushed back at online trolls who criticized her natural appearance in a makeup-free Instagram video, saying she’s happier than ever and has no time for negativity. She thanked the many fans who defended her and encouraged people not to fear aging, noting that later life brings its own rewards.
Ward’s holiday post—filmed on her cattle farm while promoting her regenerative farming initiative FarmThru—sparked comments about her looks, with some calling her “unkempt” and questioning her age. Rather than respond with anger, she embraced aging, saying life in her 60s is wonderful and she has no regrets about leaving youth behind.
She expressed gratitude for the support she received, stressing that the critics’ comments didn’t bother her, and urged others to let go of the fear of losing youth because aging has many gifts.