Jennifer Lawrence and Barry Keoghan reveal cosmetic surgery. Has the stigma disappeared?
October 29, 2026, 2:52 p.m. ET
It used to be fodder for the tabloids. Then the speculation on social networks. Today, when it comes to cosmetic procedures, celebrities seem to be sharing more and more – and unapologetically – the work they’ve had done.
In an October 27 interview with The Cut, Jennifer Lawrence revealed that she had undergone cosmetic surgery, with the outlet noting that the actress had a “boob job.”
“I want to be a hot mom,” said Lawrence, who shares two sons with husband Cooke Maroney. “At filing time, I want to look like a woman who has her (stuff) together even when I just wake up and I don’t have it together.”
Although Lawrence has not publicly confirmed working on her face, including denying a facelift, she signaled interest in such a facelift during an interview with the New Yorker in 2025. “Believe me, I will” in the future, she said at the time. She has also been open to the idea of getting “baby Botox” and wanting to eliminate buccal fat.
Elsewhere, Barry Keoghan recently revealed he had a non-invasive treatment to tighten his skin.
“I feel better about myself,” the 34-year-old actor said in an Instagram clip. “I’m more beautiful. And I think it’s important to take care of yourself, inside and out.” Keoghan has previously said he was scrutinized for his appearance.
So what caused the shift from taboo to totally chill? It’s a combination of factors, according to experts in the aesthetic field, including a decrease in overall stigma.
For starters, cosmetic procedures have become more common and accepted than they were a few years ago, explained Dr. Thomas Su, cosmetic surgeon and owner of ArtLipo.
Social media has “completely changed the conversation about beauty,” added Dr. Ivona Igerc, aesthetic physician, specialist in regenerative medicine and founder of Dr. Ivy Skincare. “People are more informed, they’re asking more questions, and they’re increasingly interested in understanding what really goes into maintaining a youthful appearance,” she said.
Additionally, “when people openly share their experiences, others feel more comfortable talking about theirs,” Su added.
Stigma still persists, and there is much to be said about why people feel the need to make these changes. But experts nevertheless appreciate the happy medium that celebrities have created for their clients.
“For years, there was this idea that celebrities aged beautifully thanks to good genetics, expensive creams and a healthy lifestyle. Of course, these things are important, but they don’t always tell the whole story,” Igerc said, adding that this transparency helps “create realistic expectations.”
When a public figure is honest about an intervention, it helps people “understand that not everything they see is the result of good genetics, diet or exercise,” Su acknowledged. “There is less reason to be ashamed or secretive about making personal decisions to improve your appearance.”
Su and Igerc have even seen a similar evolution in their own work.
“Today’s patients are significantly more comfortable talking about cosmetic procedures than before. We have patients who are very open about their liposuction experience and are excited to share their results with others,” Su said.
Igerc notes a “real change in the way patients approach aesthetic medicine”.
“While discretion is still important, people are generally much more open about what they have done or what they are considering,” she added.
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