Award season came to a close last night, with the Oscars delivering drama and glamour in equal measure.
However, cosmetic surgeons and aestheticians have said the 98th Academy Awards also marked the end of old A-lister beauty standards after Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, and Gwyneth Paltrow debuted the ‘new Hollywood face’.
Anne, 43, looked radiant as she arrived at the Oscars wearing a Valentino gown that appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek reference to the famous ‘florals for spring’ dialogue from The Devil Wears Prada.
Like Anne, Nicole, 58, looked effortlessly youthful as she struck a series of poses on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Gwyneth, 53, picked a very racy gown that caused a wardrobe malfunction, but experts agreed the Goop founder was ageless after she joined the biggest stars of the entertainment industry for the Oscars last night.
Noting they looked strikingly similar, medical aesthetician Dr Gizem Seymenoglu said ‘all three have beautifully supported eye areas, with naturally open, refreshed-looking eyes and gently lifted brows’.
According to Dr Julian De Silva, the key features of the ‘new Hollywood face’ include smooth skin, lifted cheeks, and a sharply sculpted jawline achieved through subtle tweakments over a longer period of time.
‘Actresses such as Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman and Gwyneth Paltrow all display these features, creating a polished and camera-ready appearance under high definition lighting,’ Dr De Silva said.
Cosmetic surgeons and aestheticians have said the 98th Academy Awards marked the end of old A-lister beauty standards after Anne Hathaway (pictured), Nicole Kidman, and Gwyneth Paltrow debuted the ‘new Hollywood face’
Like Anne, Nicole looked effortlessly youthful as she struck a series of poses on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood
Gwyneth, 53, picked a very racy gown that caused a wardrobe malfunction but experts agreed the Goop founder looked ageless
On the other hand, ‘overcorrection is out’ as the Harley Street plastic surgeon warned that not all faces respond to tweakments the same way.
‘The aim is a relaxed, youthful upper face rather than a frozen appearance,’ Dr De Silva said, as seen on Anne and Nicole.
Carefully placed doses of Botox can soften wrinkles across the forehead and between the brows, he explained.
Another major factor is skin quality; celebrities like Anne, Nicole, and Gwyneth have likely opted for treatments that stimulate collagen production – including laser resurfacing, microneedling or radiofrequency technologies.
Fuller, lifted cheeks, and a sharply defined jawline are all defining characteristics of this aesthetic, he added.
Carefully placed dermal fillers or fat transfer can restore this support and maintain the natural contours of youth without creating the overfilled look that was more common in the past.
Additionally, a chiselled jawline can be achieved by skin tightening treatments or surgical procedures such as mini-lifts or deep-plane facelifts, which reposition the deeper structures of the face rather than simply tightening the skin.
Finally, Anne and Gwyneth appear to have ‘very little hollowing or loose skin under the eyes’ which makes them look younger than their years.
Dr De Silva said treatments like lower eyelid surgery, known as a blepharoplasty, or tear-trough fillers can be deployed for this ‘refreshed’ look.
Dr Seymenoglu added: ‘Their mid-face is well-supported, from the under-eye area across the cheekbones and upper cheeks.
‘Their cheeks and under-eyes are aligned seamlessly with the rest of the face, giving a harmonious look.
Dr Seymenoglu noted Heidi Klum’s face appeared fuller and less structured
Meanwhile, celebrities like Isla Fisher appear to ‘favour a natural approach’
‘While they may have subtle enhancements, such as dermal fillers or a liquid facelift, the overall effect is natural.’
Therein lies the secret of the ‘new Hollywood face’.
Celebrities are now increasingly choosing subtle enhancements that ‘maintain facial harmony while softening lines and supporting mid-face contours’, according to the expert.
Dr De Silva agreed: ‘Most celebrities today are not asking for dramatic cosmetic change.
‘What they typically want is a “camera-ready” face that still looks natural in close-up photography.
‘The emphasis is on subtle maintenance rather than transformation, preserving facial structure while preventing the obvious signs of ageing.’
However, there are a few important things to consider before you book your next appointment, warned Dr De Silva.
He said red carpet appearances also underscore how differently faces respond to aesthetic treatments, suggesting that treatments that ignore the proportions of the face can create a heavier or less natural appearance.
‘When volume, skin quality and facial structure are carefully balanced, the result tends to look refreshed and harmonious on camera,’ Dr De Silva said.
‘Too much filler in the cheeks or mid face can create a heavier out-of-proportion look, and insufficient support in the mid face can make the face appear flatter or more tired under strong lighting.’
Dr Seymenoglu noted Heidi Klum’s face appeared fuller and less structured while celebrities like Isla Fisher appear to ‘favour a natural approach’.
‘Her forehead and the area between the brows show natural horizontal lines, and she might not have had treatments around the eyes, mouth, or lower face,’ the medical aesthetician added.
‘While Heidi and Isla maintain a natural, minimally-intervened look, those with enhanced mid-face support, like Anne, Nicole, and Gwyneth, often appear more lifted and balanced, particularly around the eyes and upper cheeks.’