Donna Mills, the celebrated actress known for her role on Knots Landing, has taken a bold stand against ageism and beauty standards at 85 years old. In a recent Instagram video, she directly addressed a troll who criticized her for wearing "too much makeup for her age," showcasing her signature humor and confidence.
A Sassy Response to Online Criticism
The video opens with Mills wearing a soft mauve lip, pink blush that contours her cheeks, and eyeliner that accentuates her striking blue eyes. Laughing off the negative comment, she quipped, "Oh, this comment. I guess I didn't get the memo." The clip then transitions to a contrasting scene where Mills appears with a grey bun, wire-rimmed glasses, and no makeup, dressed in a ruffly, high-collared white shirt with pearls.
In this altered look, she cheekily asks, "Did you want me to look like this?" before adding with a snicker, "Sorry, not sorry." The video cuts back to her original glamorous appearance, where she firmly states, "I like the way I look. This is my style. And style doesn't have an expiration date, does it?"
Support from Fellow Celebrities and Fans
Mills captioned the reel with "I said what I said," accompanied by hashtags such as #style, #aging, #makeup, #clapback, and #armchairwarrior. Her post garnered widespread support from other celebrities, including Viola Davis, who responded with enthusiastic applause and heart emojis. Actresses like Elizabeth Berkley and Finola Hughes called her "gorgeous," while Octavia Spencer sent fire emojis, and Kyle Richards expressed her admiration.
Notably, fellow 85-year-old Nancy Sinatra cheered her on with the comment, "You go girl!" This outpouring of positivity highlights a growing trend of older women in the entertainment industry challenging societal norms and embracing their individuality.
Donna Mills' Career and Recent Projects
Best known for her role as Abby Ewing on Knots Landing, which she played for nine seasons before departing in season 10, Mills has remained active in the industry. She returned for the series finale in 1993 and the reunion miniseries. In recent years, she has appeared in films such as Nope and Origin, and guest-starred on television shows including Doctor Odyssey, NCIS, and The Rookie: Feds.
Her response to the trolls not only defends her personal style but also resonates with broader conversations about aging gracefully and rejecting outdated beauty standards. As Mills demonstrates, confidence and self-expression are timeless, proving that style truly has no expiration date.
