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. https://www.instagram.com/p/BG-QxvdCPXF/?taken-by=gwynethpaltrow Yesterday was the Oscar winning actress' 44th birthday, and to mark the occasion, she shared this make-up-free image on her Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/p/BK4UyxkjERz/ 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. https://www.instagram.com/p/BEjbRfiCPQw/?taken-by=gwynethpaltrow https://www.instagram.com/p/BDtOLhuCPQL/?taken-by=gwynethpaltrow Also, these bare-skinned images are a reminder of how alike Gwyneth and her daughter Apple are. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBeKDBIiPaA/?taken-by=gwynethpaltrow Happy birthday Gwyneth. https://www.instagram.com/p/8t86frCPap/?taken-by=gwynethpaltrow