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In the clip’s snapshot below, Griffin’s eyes appear unusually wide and her eyebrows seem overly elevated. Her cheekbones are noticeably pronounced, and her mouth exhibits an unnatural movement. Additionally, the region around her mouth and jawline appears to have taken on a somewhat artificial look. For context, the image above is from 2024, captured just a few months before her surgery. It’s not just us; social media users have also weighed in, expressing that the cosmetic enhancements have significantly altered her appearance.
“I’m sorry but it does look like she’s had 3 facelifts,” remarked a Reddit commenter following Griffin’s podcast release. Others shared similar sentiments, questioning whether the pursuit of youthfulness outweighs the natural process of aging. “She looks… weird. At some point I think you really have to weigh up whether you’d look better just looking a bit older, or whether you’d look better looking a bit less human,” another Redditor contemplated. Griffin is aware that opting for yet another surgical procedure isn’t always the best choice, but she acknowledges the challenges of aging under the public eye.
Kathy Griffin admits that considering a third facelift might seem over the top. “I know that’s so vain! I’m so vain for no reason. No one has ever gone to a Kathy Griffin show to see her beautiful, youthful face,” she confessed during an episode of “Talk Your Head Off.” Yet, being a woman in the limelight brings its own pressures, extending beyond just the issue of aging, although that certainly adds complexity.
Griffin has faced criticism about her appearance since her early days as an entertainer. “I was told repeatedly, ‘You would be pretty if it weren’t for that nose. You’d work more if it weren’t for that nose. Hey have you considered getting a nose job? You would think I had a nose the size of Texas,” she recounted to People in 2009. Despite any self-assurance, the relentless focus on her looks took its toll, leading Griffin to join the ranks of celebrities who have undergone noticeable rhinoplasty.
Kathy Griffin has been open about the harshness of beauty standards
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Kathy Griffin knows that going for a third facelift seems excessive. “I know that’s so vain! I’m so vain for no reason. No one has ever gone to a Kathy Griffin show to see her beautiful, youthful face,” she said in the “Talk Your Head Off” episode. But being a woman in the public eye does that to you. It goes well beyond aging, too, though aging certainly makes it harder.
Griffin has had her looks criticized since she was a young entertainer trying to find her way. “I was told repeatedly, ‘You would be pretty if it weren’t for that nose. You’d work more if it weren’t for that nose. Hey have you considered getting a nose job? You would think I had a nose the size of Texas,” she told People in 2009. No matter how confident she might have been, that constant scrutiny over her appearance took a toll. So Griffin joined the list of celebs who had obvious nose jobs.
Then it was her weight. She developed disordered eating from going without food all day, only to cave and binge at night. She became obsessed with working out and even tried diet pills to help her look skinny. Eventually, she underwent liposuction to achieve the body she was looking for. But Griffin regretted the surgery procedure, which led to complications that could have killed her. Despite her traumatic experience, her efforts to abide by beauty standards continued. “Staying in shape is a struggle. I struggle with it every day,” she admitted to People.
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA’s Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).