Goldie Hawn's Face Transformation Amid Rampant Plastic Surgery Rumors

Goldie Hawn's shocking new look at the 2025 Oscars on March 3 had everyone on the Internet asking the same question: "What happened to her face?!" The actor found herself smack dab in the middle of plastic surgery allegations after stepping onto the red carpet with her slightly younger longtime love, Kurt Russell. Despite serving in her Dolce & Gabbana dress — complete with stunning jewelry and blown-out waves — fans couldn't help but notice something strange. "Good grief what has she done to her face?????" asked one commenter on Instagram. Others attributed the drastic change to years of cosmetic work. "Goldie... too many injections," another user added.

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To understand the public's concern over Hawn's Oscars 2025 appearance, just take a look at the above-left photo, taken when she attended a National Comedy Center event in 2022. At that time, she looked significantly younger, with none of the harsh lines or puffiness that were present in her more recent red carpet pics — as though she had aged overnight. And while aging could explain the drastic changes, a plastic surgeon hinted at the possibility of cosmetic enhancements. After Hawn stepped out with a brand-new look in 2024, Dr. Yoel Shahar said Hawn seemingly underwent a complete makeover using plastic surgery in a chat with Life & Style.

"It seems clear to me that Goldie Hawn has refreshed her face by having a facelift and neck lift that smoothed her jowls," observed Dr. Shahar. Another expert, Dr. Charles Runels, suggested that Hawn may have undergone non-surgical treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. "She's also had excess skin removed above and below her eyes, and a skin peel on her face that makes her look so much younger," Shahar also noted.

In 2017, Goldie Hawn's appearance at the 74th Golden Globes with Kurt Russell similarly raised questions about her rumored plastic surgery usage. Fans of the star were left scratching their heads after seeing red carpet photos of Hawn, with some speculating about the extent of her cosmetic enhancements. "I have no issue with cosmetic surgery, but enough already. Do they look in the mirror at the change, do these doctors care and say no more? Obviously not," one Facebook user lamented. Others thought it was high time for Hawn to rethink her cosmetic choices. "She's still cute, but her cheeks are way [too] puffy. I think it makes her look older," another fan suggested.

Not only did they criticize her appearance, but fans also slammed Hawn's fashion choices. At the 74th Golden Globes, the "Snatched" actor turned heads in a sparkly, off-the-shoulder dress that some felt was a bit too trendy and risqué for her age (see also: the most inappropriate outfits of Goldie Hawn's career). "She ... needs to stop dressing like her daughter," the first Facebook user quoted above also said, referring to actor Kate Hudson. "She has the money to get a new stylist and fire the current one," they added.

Unfortunately, the rumors didn't let up as Goldie Hawn continued to show up at red carpet events in 2024, including the 20th anniversary of The Hawn Foundation and MindUP in Los Angeles. In photos published online, her face seemed noticeably more taut underneath heavy blush and sheer foundation, igniting renewed speculation and backlash against her rumored use of cosmetic enhancements. In light of the chatter surrounding her look, a source close to Hawn said, "Goldie lives a healthy lifestyle, but she's at the point of no return when it comes to her face," according to an exclusive report by Radar. "She hasn't admitted to any regrets over her appearance, but she's clearly gone too far."

Comparing her past and more recent appearances, Dr. Yoel Shahar said that while Hawn once had great results from her cosmetic procedures, her later ones (which likely include a facelift and filler injections) have been far less flattering. "Now, she looks like she probably had a secondary facelift as well as excessive fillers in her cheeks, and the negative results are evident," he told the outlet. 

While Goldie Hawn has never admitted to plastic surgery herself, speculation around her appearance has followed her throughout her long career. Speaking with reporters at her 2017 "Love In For Kids" event, the star and mother-of-three said there's no actual "secret" behind her beauty. Instead, she credits her healthy lifestyle as the reason she's aging gracefully, noting, "I try to drink my juices. I try to work out every day a little bit," (via People). She enjoys hiking, biking, and meditating to keep her mind sharp and her body active. Hawn believes that looking good starts from within. "A rested face is a beautiful face," she once said, according to Business Standard. She also revealed her stance on plastic surgery.

The "Private Benjamin" actor said there's no shame in having a few tweaks if it helps you feel more confident in your skin. "You just have to do what makes you feel good," she stated. During a sit-down chat with her daughter Kate Hudson for the Ageless Radiance Club, the Hollywood A-lister also emphasized the importance of simple daily habits like drinking enough water and having a positive attitude. "I put on a little sun guard in the morning when I remember and the rest of it is just making sure that you're hydrated and that you eat a lot of oil based foods or oils and smile a lot," Hawn explained, adding, "I think sleep is also important!"