10 Gen X Celebrities Who Make Us Feel Good About Aging

Have you seen Gen X lately? The generation that grew up on MTV, thrived without social media and perfected plaid, grunge and razor-thin eyebrows is stepping into their 50s and 60s with fearless style. Effortlessly cool with a touch of rebellious flair, they’re not chasing wrinkle-free perfection. These stars are saying “bring it” to everything aging has to offer—and they look great doing it.

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Pamela Anderson, 57

Anderson has been making waves by celebrating her natural beauty and opting for a makeup-free look. “As I age, I am embracing the funny things that are happening to me. If it’s losing elasticity or some freckles are starting to join together, I have to be amused by it. Otherwise, it’s bad,” she recently told Glamour.“Anti-aging is a lie. We’re getting older no matter what. Things change, and if you can find a sense of humor in it, it’s better.”

 

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Natasha Lyonne, 45

Known for her fierce independence and unapologetic style, Lyonne often uses humor when talking about aging. She has been known to joke, “I look f***ing great for 65,” despite being in her early 40s. We’ll have two of what she’s having.

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Naomi Watts, 56

Cofounder of the menopause line Stripes, Watts has become a vocal advocate for women navigating age-related changes. “Being honest about aging has set me free,” she recently told Hello. Through her openness and relatability, the actress normalizes the aging experience, and her message resonates with a generation of women who often feel pressured to stay silent about getting older.

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Halle Berry, 58

Berry proves that age is no obstacle to vitality. “Embracing [aging] is realizing every stage you’re at, and being OK with that,” the star told The L.A. Times. “When you feel good about how you look and the age you are, and you’re not trying to be 10 years younger—if you look that way, great—but aging is about embracing who you are and the life that you’ve lived, and the knowledge and the wisdom that you’ve gained.”

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Alicia Silverstone, 48

Forever Cher from Clueless, Silverstone is anything but clueless about aging. A longtime wellness advocate, she says, “What I put into my body has become even more important as I get older.” Silverstone’s approach to aging involves nourishing herself with a focus on sustainable health, reminding fans that aging gracefully is often about balance.” “If you want to look young, eat your greens such as kale, bok choy, collards and watercress,” The Kind Diet author told NewBeauty. “Also important are seaweed, miso soup, cultured fermented veggies and a variety of whole grains and beans.”

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Paul Rudd, 55

The poster boy for the word “ageless,” Rudd approaches aging with humor and a laid-back attitude. Responding to the never-ending memes about his youthful good looks, Rudd told Men’s Health, “I see some things that people are politely not acknowledging. I’m certainly happy that people don’t say the opposite, like, ‘God, he looks a hundred years old!’ It’s flattering, but at the same time, I never know what the response is supposed to be.”

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Keanu Reeves, 60

Reeves is known for his low-key demeanor and kindness. In a recent interview with the BBC, he reflected on aging, saying, “I’m young-old,” and added, “Hopefully, it’s not crippling, but hopefully, it’s sensitized [us] to an appreciation of the breath we have and the relationships that we have the potential to have.”

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Salma Hayek, 58

Hayek says she is embracing aging naturally. During a conversation on Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk Off Camera podcast, they discussed beauty, aging and more. When Ripa asked if she’s ever had Botox, Hayek responded without hesitation: “No Botox! Just the meditation itself… sometimes when I’m doing it, people tell me when I come out of the room, ‘Oh my God, you look 20 years old.’” In a close-up selfie she posted in June 2023, she showed off her lines and captioned: “Me waking up and counting how many white hairs and wrinkles have crashed the party this morning.”

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Cameron Diaz, 52

Since stepping back from Hollywood, Diaz has embraced family life and self-care. Reflecting on aging during a conversation with Gwyneth Paltrow on the GOOP podcast, Diaz said, “The whole concept of aging has just changed completely, even in the last 10 years. Its totally opened up. I’m excited. I’ve got 50 or 60 years to go—I want to live to be 110, since I’ve got a young child.”

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Lenny Kravitz, 60

At 60, Kravitz embodies timeless cool and shows no signs of slowing down. Known for his dedication to fitness and self-expression, he told Men’s Health, “My best shape is not behind me; it’s in front of me right now. We keep moving that bar as we get older.”