There must be something rejuvenating in that Hollywood water! That’s a thought we all have in our heads from time to time when looking at pictures of forever fresh stars that seem to not have understood the concept of time. While we count how many new grey hairs grew this month, these celebrities keep on shocking us with the inconsistency of their age and their appearance.
Here at Bright Side, we love following celebrities, especially if it seems like they know the secrets of staying young and fresh forever. There’s definitely something we need to learn from them.
1. Eve, 1992 vs 2019
Eve started her career at a young age and has over 20 years of being under the spotlight. Now she’s 42, and it looks like years haven’t left any marks on her.
2. Gabrielle Union, 2009 vs 2021
The Bring It On and Being Mary Jane star shared that at 48 she has a few rules that boost her glow. She drinks enough water, makes sure she gets at least 8 hours of sleep, and exercises.
3. Queen Latifah, 1987 vs 2020
The Oscar-nominated, Grammy- and Emmy-winning singer and actress turned 51 on March 18. Queen shares that she does eat a lot of vegetables and lean meats, hydrates religiously and thinks that as long as you’re young at heart, your actual age doesn’t really matter.
4. Alicia Silverstone, 1992 vs 2020
The Clueless star, who is 44 years old, says that her diet is the secret to her youth — Alicia is vegan and leads an eco-friendly lifestyle. She shares that once she gave up meat and dairy, she started looking better after just 2 weeks.
5. Jeremy Piven, 2005 vs 2021
The famous American actor and comedian shared that he lifts weights, jumps rope, and does jiujitsu. He also said in an interview that he has been doing yoga for decades and goes for a run when he wakes up.
6. Alfre Woodard, 1995 vs 2020
Alfre Woodard is now 68 years old, but looking at her pictures from the past, it feels like she just changes outfits and hairstyles, but doesn’t age at all.
7. Jamie Foxx, 2004 vs 2021
There is always a question when it comes to Jamie Foxx — how does he still look as young as he did in the 2000s? Back then, when he was 33, he had his own series, The Jamie Foxx Show. Today, he’s 53 and still a popular actor that seems to have found the fountain of youth.
8. Sharon Stone, 2002 vs 2021
The 63-year-old actress shares that her secret of youth is something she took from her mom — she shares that she gave her a jar of moisturizer and told her to clean her skin and moisturize morning and night, and that’s what she does.
9. Bianca Lawson, 1991 vs 2019
Bianca Lawson has played teenagers on-screen since 1993 and it’s really no surprise why. The Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Pretty Little Liars star is 42, but you can’t tell since her glowing skin looks like it’s ageless. Bianca shares that she prefers natural sweeteners to sugar and tea to coffee and believes that youth is a mentality, so to stay young you have to reduce stress and enjoy life.
10. Alicia Keys, 1997 vs 2021
The 40-year-old singer not only looks young and fresh, but she also manages to look younger than her years without wearing heavy makeup — she advocates for embracing natural beauty and actually has incredible skin. Her routine includes jade rolling, oils, and cucumber pulp.
11. Elizabeth Hurley, 2001 vs 2021
Today the British model is 54 years old, but in her latest Instagram posts, she legitimately looks like a girl in her 20s. And though it looks effortless, she does put a lot of effort into it. Her methods are hydration, a balanced diet, and workouts. For example, Elizabeth does squats while brushing her teeth and considers gardening her main form of exercise.
12. Helena Christensen, 1998 vs 2020
It’s hard to believe, but the famous supermodel turns 52 this year, showing her flawless body on her Instagram account. Helena shared that in Denmark, where she’s from, people are taught to not hide anything when it comes to what nature gave them.
13. Janet Jackson, 1998 vs 2020
The music legend turned 55 in May and it seems like 20 years have left no marks on her face. Jackson doesn’t really share her secrets to staying young, though she mentioned that she has a mostly plant-based diet, doesn’t eat meat, and that she has a long-term relationship with fitness.
What’s your secret to staying youthful? We’d be happy to see your comments in the section below.
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Poor Nurse Takes Care of 4 Elderly Sisters, Learns Their Will after They All Die
A poor nurse named Cassandra Myers lived a modest life while working at a local hospital. Although nurses generally earn decent wages in America, Cassandra found herself struggling financially because much of her income went toward paying off her late parents’ debts. She resided in her ancestral home, located in a peaceful neighborhood where her only nearby companions were four elderly siblings, all in their 80s.Cassandra often observed these elderly neighbors struggling with daily tasks like carrying groceries, cleaning their house, taking out the trash, and preparing meals. Realizing that they were in need of assistance, she offered her help whenever she returned from her hospital shifts. The four sisters appreciated her efforts and enjoyed her company immensely. One day, the eldest sister, Marie, expressed her gratitude, suggesting they pay Cassandra for her help.
However, Cassandra kindly refused, explaining that she was helping them out of care and not for financial gain. She made it a point to assist them daily, cooking their meals, washing dishes, organizing their medications, and even helping them get dressed. During one dinner together, Cassandra asked why the sisters hadn’t considered moving to a nursing home, where they could receive better care. Clara, one of the sisters, revealed that they had chosen to stay together in their own home rather than be separated in a nursing facility. They valued spending their remaining days surrounded by genuine love and care, which they felt might not be present in a nursing home environment.Understanding their perspective, Cassandra reassured them that she would always be there to help. The sisters were deeply touched by her kindness, with one of them remarking that she was the best neighbor anyone could ask for. Despite her exhaustion from work, Cassandra remained committed to visiting the siblings every day, sharing meals with them and tending to their needs. Sadly, as time passed, the sisters began to pass away one by one. Cassandra mourned each loss deeply and took it upon herself to organize their funerals. After the last sister passed away, Cassandra attended the funeral, where she met a lawyer named Abigail Smith. The lawyer expressed her gratitude to Cassandra for taking care of the sisters and informed her that there was something important she needed to discuss. The following day, Cassandra visited Abigail’s office, where she was handed a document. The lawyer explained that the sisters had children living in nearby states, but these children had not bothered to attend any of the funerals. Hurt by their children’s neglect, the sisters had decided to change their will, leaving everything to Cassandra instead.Cassandra was stunned by this revelation. She never expected to inherit the sisters’ estate, which included money, jewelry, and the house. Although she felt undeserving, Abigail reassured her that the sisters saw her as more of a daughter than their own children, making her the rightful heir. The inheritance was more than enough for Cassandra to pay off her parents’ debts, but the situation became complicated when the sisters’ children learned about the will. Initially, they wanted to contest it in court, but before they could proceed, Attorney Abigail sent them letters from their mothers. These letters, identical for each child, expressed the mothers’ love but also their deep disappointment over being neglected in their later years. The letters explained that the mothers had left their fortune to someone who had been there for them when their children were not. Upon receiving the letters, the children decided to withdraw their lawsuit. They realized how poorly they had treated their mothers and accepted that they did not deserve any part of the inheritance.Though Cassandra never met the sisters’ children, she noticed fresh flowers on the women’s graves each year on their death anniversaries. This small gesture brought her comfort, knowing that the sisters’ children were finally honoring their mothers, even if it was too late.
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