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 tank top, and jeans, wearing full makeup while facing the camera. Referencing the negative comment “You wear too much makeup for your age” she casually responded, “I didn’t get that memo,” showing her signature humor.
The video then cuts to a contrasting look: gray hair styled in a bun, a lace blouse, gold-rimmed glasses, and a pearl necklace—an exaggerated “grandmother” image. She delivers a punchline: “Is this what you wanted?”
The clip concludes with a powerful message: “Sorry, but I have no regrets. I like the way I look. This is my style, and style doesn’t have an expiration date.” She also included hashtags such as #style, #aging, #makeup, and #clapback. The video quickly went viral and was picked up by major international outlets like People Magazine.
Supportive comments flooded in. Many were amazed by her youthful presence, with remarks like, “85? Is that really the number after 84?” and “I’d love to see what the critic looks like.” Others praised the humor of the “grandmother costume,” noting that it ironically drew even more attention. Some directly pushed back against the criticism, asking, “Who says you have to wear less makeup as you age?”
Though less familiar to some international audiences, Donna Mills is a well-known figure in the United States. She gained widespread fame for her role in the hit TV series Knots Landing (1980–1989), where she portrayed a glamorous femme fatale divorcee over nine seasons. Her character, who disrupted the lives of suburban couples, became hugely popular with viewers at the time.
Mills was also known for doing her own makeup during filming. Due to overwhelming fan demand, she even produced her own makeup tutorial videos, which were distributed through Universal Pictures and achieved platinum-level success. One 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 more than 40 years, Mills continues to embrace it even at 85 now with a sense of humor that resonates even more deeply.
Her statement, “Style doesn’t have an expiration date,” has since spread widely online as a message challenging age-related stereotypes about appearance. Many netizens praised her confidence, with comments like, “This is what true confidence looks like,” and “I hope I can live like her when I’m older.”
Sources: Daum
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