A source came forward with an explanation for Madonna ’s “new face,” which went viral at the Grammys.
Last Sunday, the 64-year-old Queen of Pop surprised spectators at the awards show when she turned up with an unnaturally smooth visage.
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The Face That Went Viral
The incredibly youthful look unleashed a flood of reactions on social media. People asked if it was really her, commented that she was unrecognizable, and urged her to go easy on the plastic surgery and just embrace her age.
‘A Caricature Of Herself’
Now, an insider talked to the New York Post about the viral face, attributing it to Madonna’s obsession with her cheeks.
“She doesn’t realize that it’s making her look a bit like a caricature of herself,” the source added.
She Wants To Look Forever Young
The Vogue hitmaker’s peak years encompassed the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s and there’s no denying she is a beautiful woman. But the problem, according to the source, is she wants to keep that youthful look instead of letting the natural aging process take its course.
‘2000’s Madonna’
“She wants to look like ‘2000s Madonna’ and refers to herself in the third person,” the insider explained. “She’s very aware that her face is one of the most recognizable on the planet so…”
Fixated On Her Cheekbones
While the Evita actress “doesn’t want to be a cartoon version of herself,” the source said she’s obsessed with certain facial features, particularly her beautiful cheekbones.
She Was Famous For Her High Cheekbones
“[S]he also wants the higher cheekbones she was famous for — and the best way to achieve those are with fillers,” the source explained, adding that the pop superstar believes having swollen cheeks hides wrinkles. It doesn’t matter if she looks “either odd or chubby,” she’s keeping the puffy cheeks.
More Treatments
That explains the big cheeks, but what about the wrinkle-free complexion? The Material Girl singer reportedly has a team dedicated to keeping her skin young. It includes a facialist and a makeup artist “who are on hand for a constant cycle of creams and facials.”
She’s Never Addressed Plastic Surgery Rumors
As for plastic surgery, Madonna never admitted to any procedure. She only said she isn’t against it but “absolutely against having to discuss it.”
She Just Wants To Look Good
The bottom line, she just wants to look good and be healthy, especially with a major tour coming up.
