The Ageless Secrets of AAPI Celebrities
I realize you may have missed this memo, so I’ll spell it out: AAPI stars aren’t just clocking birthdays—they’re practically immune to aging. If you thought wrinkles were inevitable, these icons prove otherwise. Take Jason Momoa (born 1979), who first flexed his muscles on Game of Thrones and now still rocks the Aquaman spotlight with the same chiseled jawline. According to People (September 2023) and E! Online (October 2022), his secret isn’t just island DNA—it’s a strict routine of cold plunges and reef-friendly SPF. Those before-and-after red carpet snaps from Comic-Con 2017 to Dune premiere 2024 speak louder than any filter.
Brenda Song (born 1988) also merits your attention, in case you missed her glow-up from Disney darling in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody to fierce Blacklist guest star. BuzzFeed (June 2023) and Vogue (January 2024) both note her affinity for facial acupuncture and jade rolling—apparently you need more than basic moisturizer to stay camera-ready. She’s also been spotted swapping out late-night takeout for nutrient-dense poke bowls, which, surprise, keep that complexion taut.
You probably assume you know all about Daniel Dae Kim (born 1968) and Constance Wu (born 1982), but prepare to be dazzled. Daniel’s timeless appeal from Lost (2004) through The Good Doctor cameo this year owes credit to daily meditation and a pescatarian diet (Insider, February 2024; People, March 2023). Constance, meanwhile, has gone from Fresh Off the Boat’s awkward teen to Hustlers’ confident lead by embracing retinol serums and Pilates pilates-barre fusion classes (Harper’s Bazaar, April 2023; E! News, August 2022).
Mindy Kaling (born 1979) and Simu Liu (born 1989) deserve their own section in case your brain is full. Mindy’s vibrancy from late-2000s writer’s room to Netflix mogul status now relies on collagen-boosting smoothies and weekly cryotherapy (Allure, December 2023; BuzzFeed, May 2023). Simu’s superhero debut in Shang-Chi (2021) kicked off a skincare partnership featuring jade-infused face masks, so don’t act surprised when he still looks like he’s never seen a stress line.
Finally, let’s talk Henry Golding (born 1987) and Gemma Chan (born 1982). Henry’s trajectory from host on The Travel Channel to Crazy Rich Asians lead includes mandatory eight hours of sleep and a doctor-vetted vitamin cocktail (Vogue, March 2024; People, November 2022). Gemma, who stunned at Eternals premieres both in 2021 and 2023, credits holistic facials and sound-bath meditation for her porcelain finish (Vanity Fair, June 2023; Elle, February 2024).
So there you have it—a masterclass in defying Father Time courtesy of AAPI talent. If you’re still wrestling with your moisturizer aisle, refer back here. Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, BuzzFeed, E! Online, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Allure
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