9 Celebs in Their 40s Who Look Half Their Age
They're not getting older; they're getting better! This adage rings true for these celebrities in their 40s who look half their age. We've rounded up some notable names who rate at the top of our list, along with their wellness, fitness, and skincare secrets.
Of course, it's important to keep in mind that many celebs can indulge in exclusive, high-end treatments to stay camera-ready. No age-shaming here; this is simply a celebration of timeless appeal.
1. Jessica Alba
Let's be honest: Jessica Alba, 43, always looks drop-dead gorgeous. It may be because she takes time for a solid eight-step skincare routine. "Your face looks like it just took a big drink of water," the actress noted of her vitamin C serum and hydrogel cream.
The actress's fitness game is also incredibly strong; she does indoor cycling, interval training, and yoga. She's no stranger to whipping up healthy meals, either.
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2. Reese Witherspoon
Who doesn't love 49-year-old Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon? You heard that right—the award-winning actress's first name is Laura!
The Legally Blonde legend always looks so useful, and she makes skincare top priority.
Reese previously told Forbes, "Skincare has been a huge part of my life for 30 years, being on camera so much and making sure that I have a good base for makeup. Cameras are sometimes about five inches from my face. How the texture of my skin looks and taking care of it is so important, so it's really a process for me."
She discovered Biossance products at Sephora and swears by them.
3. Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams is 46 years old and a natural beauty. We loved her in so many favorites, including The Notebook, Mean Girls, Wedding Crashers… and the list goes on.
How does she look so good? The Canadian actress previously told Allure that she exfoliates and hydrates with a seaweed mask (The Fresh Sea Plant Mask by Chicet), prioritizing her skincare. She make sure to remove her makeup before doing so and always moisturizes.
As for fitness, Rachel enjoys yoga, specifically kundalini yoga. "I get a lot out of doing that in the morning," the actress told TRAIN for HER. "It gets my mind and body in gear. That's been a fixture in my life for a number of years now. When I want to break a sweat, I'm also into high- intensity interval training. I really enjoy it."
4. Zoe Saldaña
Zoe Saldaña, the star of Taylor Sheridan's Lioness, channels a CIA operative and always looks her best. The 46-year-old also recently won best supporting actress for her role Emilia Perez.
She loves focusing on skincare, telling Allure, "I don't see it as work, but really just as part of life, just like brushing your teeth." Her routine includes using real coconuts on her skin, along with all-natural skincare products. She takes time to cleanse her face properly every day.
"If you live in the islands, you get a coconut, and you use every part of that coconut," Zoe explained to Byrdie. "You drink the water, you make food with the meat, you can squeeze it and make coconut milk, and that milk you can put on your skin, on your hair. And then you can make coconut oil and coconut butter. I grew up using the environment to its full potential."
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5. Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel is well-known for her iconic role on 7th Heaven. The 43-year-old actress and producer also starred in Summer Catch, Playing for Keeps, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, and Candy.
Jessica's complexion has always been glowy and radiant. What are her secrets? Well, for one, she swears by epsom salt baths.
"I know some people like to party before Met Ball and party all weekend and I have total respect for that. This is what I do to get ready for Met Ball," the celeb shared in a TikTok (via NewBeauty). "Four, eight, 12, 16, 20 pounds of epsom salt in a bath. Here we go."
The actress also follows a very low-maintenance makeup routine. She specifically loves the Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick.
Yoga is another major part of Jessica's wellness routine. She told Women's Health, ""I was searching for my identity as a person, and what defines me. And yoga became a space where I can really touch back into myself and my spirituality."
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6. Rachel Bilson
Rachel Bilson has been a fan favorite ever since her days channeling Summer Roberts on The O.C. The 43-year-old Hart of Dixie alum looks radiant and makes sure to keep her skin hydrated for the camera.
Rachel told Allure, "My skin is especially dry now so I like to use Murad Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisture or sometimes Kate Somerville. After being on set, I always take my makeup off as soon as I can. I like to use Comodynes Sensitive Skin makeup remover towelettes. I then use face wash and lotion."
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7. Shakira
Colombian singer, songwriter, and dancer Shakira knows how to deliver a spectacular performance. The 48-year-old "Hips Don't Lie" singer stays in top form with cardio and strength workouts.
Celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser previously told E! News, "We alternate between strength and cardio intervals. Some days we do just cardio and then strength and some days we start with strength and then do cardio, we like to mix it up. I want to make sure that she is improving her endurance so that she can go into a two-hour show and also has the strength and stamina to make it through a five-month tour. It's about making sure she gets a little bit of everything."
When it comes to skincare, Shakira swears by intense facial massages to boost blood flow. She also prioritizes hydration as a key part of her beauty routine.
"I hydrate with marula oil and hyaluronic acid. And when I have an appearance, I do the craziest thing. I massage my face and neck very vigorously because I believe that circulation, the irrigation of blood to the skin and muscles, can rejuvenate, so I look more plumped," the singer shared with NewBeauty.
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8. Taylor Kinney
Taylor Kinney stole our hearts as smoking-hot Lieutenant Kelly Severide on Chicago Fire—and we're still not over it. The 43-year-old model and actor is in excellent shape, and we found out his secrets.
The celeb seems to enjoy playing golf—specifically alongside his Chicago Fire co-stars. "I don't know how this guy rocks this body for 10 years the way he does and downs as many Big Macs as he does," Joe Miñoso said of Taylor, via PEOPLE. "It's insane." The duo was featured in PEOPLE's 2022 Sexiest Man Alive issue.
9. Channing Tatum
It's clear as to why fans have all the heart eyes for Magic Mike star Channing Tatum. The 44-year-old actor's workout routine is no joke: He's incredibly ripped. In fact, Channing's trainer and friend Arin Babaian shared that the A-lister's training for Foxcatcher "was probably the hardest we've ever done," as it involved wrestling.
Channing's sweat sessions are usually split into a push circuit one day and a pull circuit on the following day. His workouts are never repeated during the same week.
