Julia Fox has spoken candidly about her past experiences with plastic surgery, expressing regret over decisions made during her youth. The actress revealed in a recent interview that she began receiving Botox and fillers at just 21 years old, driven by a desire to feel attractive and accepted. This openness highlights the inner struggles Fox faced as a young woman in the public eye, grappling with societal pressures about beauty and survival.
Now, when I see someone and I can tell they’ve never done anything, I wish I could go back and be that person. I was so hung up on this idea that I needed to be attractive to men so that I could survive.
—Julia Fox
The Extent of Her Cosmetic Procedures and Changing Perspective
Over the years, Fox has undergone multiple procedures, including liposuction, rhinoplasty, and dental veneers. However, now at 35, she holds a much different mindset about altering her appearance. She no longer prioritizes cosmetic work as a means of self-worth or identity. Though she remains open to the idea of future procedures, Fox acknowledges that it is not something she actively pursues at this stage in her life.
I probably will [get more work done one day], but I’m just not as concerned with it right now.
—Julia Fox
Facing Aging in Hollywood: Embracing Natural Beauty
Fox also touched on a common concern among women in Hollywood regarding aging gracefully. While admitting that she sometimes feels tired and disillusioned with growing older, she has learned to appreciate confidence without relying on cosmetic enhancements. She described the pressure of youth and beauty as a defining early identity and discussed the choice between clinging to that image or embracing change.
That’s what I think I’m the most scared of, feeling old, and there are times where I feel old… Tired, over it, disillusioned.
—Julia Fox
When you’re young and hot, it’s like that’s your identity. Then you’re like, shit, I need to stay young and hot.
—Julia Fox
Am I going to chase the way I used to look, or am I going to evolve and see what’s on the other side? It could be something totally different, and I’m choosing to go that way.
—Julia Fox
Significance of Transparency and Future Outlook
Fox’s honesty about her plastic surgery regrets adds a rare, vulnerable voice to the ongoing conversation about beauty standards in Hollywood. Her reflections reveal the emotional toll of conforming to external expectations and show a growing acceptance of natural aging. This shift in perspective may inspire others in the industry and beyond to reconsider their relationship with cosmetic procedures and the pressures that accompany fame.
