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In a recent interview, an actress revealed the unexpected praise she received for not wearing makeup and showcasing her natural wrinkles in a role. The admiration aimed at her for being "brave" to present an unvarnished look stands in stark contrast to the experience of male actors. She pointed out that when men grow beards or change their appearance for a role, they rarely receive similar accolades for "bravery." This discrepancy highlights a deeply rooted societal bias and calls into question the definition of what it means to be brave in the context of performance art.