My mom has always said it’s a privilege to age. And it’s true! Not everyone gets the chance to grow old or see their hair turn gray. She calls gray hair a “crown,” a reflection of the wisdom you’ve gained over the years. But…I don’t know if my mom can talk because she’s in her 60s, has never dyed her hair, and somehow only has a few gray strands. Like…seriously. Just look at my mama.
Jen McPhee
So with that spirit in mind — that gray hair symbolizes the privilege of aging — let’s take a look at some celebrities who’ve fully embraced their gray and absolutely rock it. And let’s normalize the beauty of aging.
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6. Diane Keaton
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7. Josh Duhamel
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8. Salma Hayek
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9. Hugh Grant
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10. George Clooney
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11. Helen Mirren
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12. Steve Carell
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13. Meryl Streep
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14. Mark Ruffalo
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15. Daniel Craig
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16. Nicole Richie
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17. Andy Cohen
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18. Judi Dench
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19. Barack Obama
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20. Kelly Osbourne
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21. Jeff Goldblum
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22. Matthew Broderick
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23. Emmylou Harris
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24. Jon Stewart
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25. And finally…Tilda Swinton
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What about you? Did you dye your hair (or will you) when you went gray, or did you embrace it? Tell me why in the comments.
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