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At 70, Geena Davis Stuns Red Carpets With Effortless, Youthful Elegance

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At 70, Geena Davis has become a red-carpet talking point for her timeless looks, sharp style and surprisingly youthful appearance. Fans and online commenters immediately praised her outfits, but they also speculated about possible cosmetic work, including whether she had injections or surgery. The piece says experts and self-styled doctors online debated every angle, before broadly agreeing that, if she did have any procedures, they were minor compared with the frozen, overdone look often associated with Hollywood.

Davis, who stands 183 centimeters tall, is described as showing wrinkles naturally, without filters or soft-focus retouching, and benefiting from strong genes and an innate elegance. More than 35 years after her iconic role in "Thelma & Louise," she is still portrayed as carrying the same innocence, smile and built-in sophistication, now opposite Carlos Miranda in Netflix’s "The Boroughs." The article notes that in the film she once had a memorable night with Brad Pitt, and now Miranda serves as a fitting younger love interest.

Her career highlights include one Academy Award, one Golden Globe, four marriages ending in divorce, three children, and a stint as a professional archer. It also recalls two disastrous films directed by her third husband, Renny Harlin, "Cutthroat Island" and "The Long Kiss Goodnight," which sent her into a painful long absence from the screen. Still, the article says her place in Hollywood history is secure through "Thelma & Louise," which made her a symbol of female friendship and feminism.

The piece traces her style evolution from a notably awkward 1992 Oscars gown to a more refined blend of power, intelligence and glamour. It cites several standout looks, including designs by Zac Posen, Ramona Kaveza and Pamela Roland, especially her recent Cannes appearances this year, where she wore a red sequin gown and then a white dress with an off-the-shoulder bell neckline and long train. The author concludes that Davis is a lesson in aging with style and proves that real charm does not fade with age.

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