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Film Director slams botoxed actors

Friday, 03 November 2006

Australian film director Baz Luhrmann, the man behind blockbuster hits such as Moulin Rouge, Romeo and Juliet, and Strictly Ballroom has lashed out at actors who use Botox, claiming that it limits their emotional range on camera.

"Their faces can't move properly", he said. Fellow director Martin Scorsese has been equally critical, claiming that the effect of the wrinkle treatment inhibits actors from being able to display a wide range of facial emotions. British casting agent Jeremy Zimmerman is also said to have vetoed Mickey Rourke from a leading part in a movie because his face looked so frozen as a result of repeated Botox treatments.

Australian cosmetic surgeon Dr Frank Vella commented "The irony is that Botox can be used for a softening effect without producing that expressionless, rather aggressive stare. But it seems the higher your socio-economic status, the more Botox you tend to have, when a little moderation would produce a much more pleasing effect."

But the Botox phenomenon isn't restricted to the silver screen stars. "You may never own a BMW or a million-dollar apartment, but you can probably spend $300 to $400 on a Botox treatment," he said.

While Hollywood actors may not be too happy about being overlooked for a leading role because of their Botox look, there's a good chance that they won't be able to frown about it.

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