On April 5 (local time), Donna Mills posted a short video on her Instagram. In the opening scene, she appeared in a black leather jacket, lace camisole and jeans, wearing full makeup while facing the camera. Reference to the negative comment “You wear too much makeup for your age” she replied casually, “I didn’t get that memo” showing his characteristic humor.
The video then switches to a contrasting look: gray hair pulled back into a bun, a lace blouse, gold-rimmed glasses and a pearl necklace – an exaggerated “grandma” image. She delivers a punchline: “Is this what you wanted?”
The clip ends with a powerful message: “I’m sorry, but I have no regrets. I like the way I look. This is my style and style has no expiration date.” She also included hashtags like #style, #aging, #makeup and #clapback. The video quickly went viral and was picked up by important international publications such as People Magazine.
The supportive comments poured in. Many were amazed by his youthful presence, with remarks such as: “85? Is this really the number after 84?” AND “I’d like to see what the critic looks like.” Others praised the humor of the “grandma costume,” noting that it ironically attracted even more attention. Some have directly objected to the criticism, asking: “Who says you have to wear less makeup as you get older?”
Although less familiar to an international audience, Donna Mills is a well-known figure in the United States. He gained widespread fame for his role in the hit TV series Landing nodes (1980-1989), where she played a charming divorced femme fatale for nine seasons. His character, which turned the lives of suburban couples upside down, became very popular among viewers of the time.
Mills was also known for wearing makeup while filming. Due to huge fan demand, she even produced her own makeup tutorial videos, which were distributed through Universal Pictures and achieved platinum success. A famous anecdote reveals that she intentionally used non-waterproof mascara in emotional scenes, believing that running mascara enhanced her performance.
Having developed her personal beauty philosophy over 40 years, Mills continues to embrace it even at 85 with a sense of humor that resonates even more deeply.
His statement, “Style has no expiration date” it has since spread widely online as a message that challenges age-related appearance stereotypes. Many netizens praised his confidence, with comments like: “This is what real trust looks like” AND “I hope I can live like her when I get older.”
Sources: Daum
