Olivia Colman, 50, Says She Has Gotten ‘Loads’ of Botox in Candid Interview

Posted By Madilyn Moeller, Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Anyone who has dabbled in cosmetic injectables knows that there’s pressure to keep quiet about anti-wrinkle injections and filler, the purpose of which is to maintain a seemingly effortless, natural image. Well, Olivia Colman is throwing that pressure out the window. In a recent interview, she candidly said she’s had “loads” of Botox, and fans found the comment super refreshing.

The interview took place on BBC’s Radio 2, and the star was joined by her Wicked Little Letters co-star Jessie Buckley and radio host Vernon Kay. In a game of music trivia, Kay asked the pair what year “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” by BandAid released. The answer was 1984. Colman said she was 10 years old at the time, to which Kay replied: “Hang on, we’re the same age?”

The 50-year-olds’ eyes met with surprise. “Are we?” Colman asked. “I look like your mum!” Behind his hand, Kay whispered his age to confirm the number. “Oh yeah! Disco, nice!” he quipped. Meanwhile, the Wonka star remained shocked. “You look so young! That’s really annoying,” she said. “How much Botox have you had?” Kay replied: “Ay, none!”

Colman couldn’t say the same for herself. “Oh, I’ve had loads,” she said. When Kay asked her if it hurt, she was real about that, too. “Yeah! It’s needles in your face,” she laughed.

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