Donna Mills Speaks Out After Viral Criticism

Actress Donna Mills recently gained significant attention after responding to a comment about her appearance with a video on social media. At 85, Mills faced criticism from an Instagram user who remarked she wore “too much makeup for your age.” Her humorous and bold video reply quickly became a sensation, receiving over 1.8 million views as fans and celebrities alike praised her for defying age-related stereotypes.

In the video, Mills exhibited herself in her normal glamorous style, then briefly portrayed a stereotypical elderly woman wearing gray hair, pearls, and glasses. She humorously asked, “Did you want me to look like this? Sorry, not sorry,” before reverting to her chic persona, asserting, “I like the way I look. This is my style, and style doesn’t have an expiration date.” The video accrued over 125,000 likes, with commendations from notable figures such as Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer.

Mills shared her thoughts on the Tamron Hall Show, expressing the importance of her response, which transcended beyond personal criticism. “I don’t get those comments a lot,” Mills stated, “but it’s about how women view themselves.” She emphasized her intent to challenge societal norms, saying, “When you look good and know you look good, you feel good.”

The actress revealed she was “totally surprised” by the viral reception, highlighting her message on confidence and aging resonated with many. Mills stated, “I want to help and speak to women… It’s a new age now.” She underscored how longer lifespans should offer women more freedom to express themselves confidently.

Mills acknowledged she also deals with self-doubt, admitting, “When I look in the mirror, I see everything that’s wrong.” However, her ability to fix issues and laugh them off endears her to her audience. She wrote on social media, “If you told me at 85 I’d be going viral… I wouldn’t have believed you.” Her lifelong advocacy for speaking out with “a wink, not a jab” has resonated well with followers.

Known for her role as Abby Cunningham in “Knots Landing,” Mills embodied the glamorous style and strong persona of her character. Currently, she is gearing up for a role as Dr. Karen Carden in the upcoming thriller “Abused,” set for a summer release.