So why do we panic when a woman over 50 looks her age? Is it a collective amnesia about how time works? I’m pretty sure we all turn 53 eventually (if we’re lucky).
Let’s be honest: the “heartbreaking” headline is a reflection of our own weird fears. We’re scared of aging, so we project that panic onto a celebrity who is simply living her life.
But Susan Tully is out here, not caring about our panic. She’s directing award-winning TV, probably sipping a nice cup of tea, and laughing at the headlines. And she should be.
A Quick Reality Check
Some people online are like, “She looks so different!” Well, duh. 1985 was 40 years ago. You look different from your high school yearbook photo too. Let’s not be hypocrites.
susan tully: EastEnders actor Susan Tully unrecognisable as she enjoys
If she looked exactly the same, we’d probably call her a vampire or a robot. There’s no winning in the court of public opinion, is there?
Personally, I think she looks great. She looks like a woman who gets enough sleep, doesn’t stress about Instagram, and has a fulfilling job. That kind of confidence is the ultimate beauty secret.
