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This obsession with plastic surgery carries implications beyond individual aesthetic choices. It shapes the roles actresses can pursue, as some transformations may limit the types of characters they can convincingly portray. For instance, Nicole Kidman’s heavily altered face restricts her to roles where such cosmetic procedures make contextual sense.
Furthermore, the physical alterations can diminish actors’ expressive capabilities, making them appear less relatable or emotionally available. This issue underscores a dissonance in Hollywood: balancing the desire for timeless beauty with the need for authentic, emotionally resonant performances.