Gwyneth Paltrow is a celebrity that comes in for a lot of abuse.
Fair enough, her lifestyle website Goop isn’t for everyone – but nor is it intended to be.
Say what you like about her – and people tend to do just that – but Gwynny is never anything but herself, and that’s pretty refreshing.
Yesterday was the Oscar winning actress’ 44th birthday, and to mark the occasion, she shared this make-up-free image on her Instagram account.
The caption reads: “#nomakeup for my 44th birthday, embracing my past and future. Thank you for the instalove.”
She looks pretty damn good for any age – and kudos to her for “daring” to show her unvarnished appearance at a point in her life when Hollywood actresses are typically expected to conceal any signs of getting older.
Gwyneth has some form when it comes to this.
Also, these bare-skinned images are a reminder of how alike Gwyneth and her daughter Apple are.
Happy birthday Gwyneth.