American-British actress and comedian Ruby Wax has become one of the most talked-about contestants on this year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, captivating viewers with her sharp wit and timeless appearance at 72 years old.
Ruby Wax's Cosmetic Surgery Confession
While many viewers have commented on her youthful looks, Ruby has only addressed cosmetic surgery once in her career, sixteen years ago in an archival Guardian interview when she was 56. She revealed she'd had a 'tiny bit' of cosmetic surgery and shared her perspective on the procedures.
'If you had it in Joan Rivers's time, in the stone age, you would've made a big mistake, but it's very sophisticated now,' she stated at the time. Regarding whether she would consider more extensive work, she added: 'I've had tiny bits... whether I'd do a whole facelift, I don't know. In TV, people don't tolerate ageing.'
Ruby Wax Through The Decades
Ruby's career breakthrough came in 1985 when she starred as loud-mouthed American actress Shelley DuPont in the British sitcom Girls on Top at age 33.
Throughout her illustrious career, she has interviewed numerous celebrities on The Ruby Wax Show, including Tom Hanks and Goldie Hawn in 1997 when she was 44. Reflecting on meeting Goldie Hawn, Ruby later wrote on Instagram about their instant connection and enduring friendship.
In 1996, at age 43, she met Pamela Anderson on the Baywatch set, memorably describing Anderson's iconic red swimsuit as looking 'as if it was lodged somewhere in her innards'.
Other career highlights include meeting the Spice Girls on the eve of their European tour when she was 45, and participating in Red Nose Day campaigns in 2001 at age 48.
Secrets to Youthful Energy Beyond Surgery
While Ruby has acknowledged minimal cosmetic procedures, she maintains her vitality through other methods. The jungle camp revealed she obtained her degree from Oxford University at age 62, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning.
She regularly shares her love for cold water swimming on Instagram as part of her wellness routine. Ruby also humorously acknowledges the importance of good lighting in maintaining her television appearance.
On the current series of I'm A Celebrity, Ruby has formed an unexpected friendship with social media star Angry Ginge and has provided countless entertaining moments, including asking about 'room service' availability in the jungle camp.
Her openness about both her career history and approach to ageing continues to make her one of the most compelling contestants in the jungle.
