Vivica A. Fox has spent decades being known as one of Hollywood’s most glamorous women — an “it girl” who had the ’90s on lock.
By the time she co-starred with Will Smith in 1996’s “Independence Day,” her talent and striking beauty had already cemented her as one of the industry’s biggest sex symbols.
Some would say the harsh realities of aging have now caught up to the “Set It Off” actress.
But Fox refuses to let the opinions of internet trolls and critics ruffle her stunning feathers.
Almost 30 years later — especially in an industry obsessed with appearance — Fox chooses to ignore the negative “chatter box” of opinions.
During a recent interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, the 61-year-old actress did not hold back when discussing the pressure of growing older in public.
Fox acknowledged that she was known as the “hot chick,” but added that “the body changes.”
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She reminded critics that she is no longer the woman audiences first met in her early 20s.
“You’re not going to be the same size you were when you were 19, 20 years old. But people forget that sometimes and they can say very mean things to you,” Fox explained during the May 21 interview.
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“I have to remember I am a woman. I am comfortable in my skin I’m in, flaws and all. I do my best to keep it tight and right but I’m still human.”
Fox’s comments exploded online, as the “Kill Bill” star has become a regular topic on blogs and social media in recent years.
Fans and critics have repeatedly scrutinized her changing appearance, fluctuating weight, fuller face, and alleged cosmetic procedures.
She’s acknowledged that the criticism can become overwhelming.
“I’m in a business that you get judged by your looks constantly,” Fox added. “And so if you don’t listen to the chatterbox and stay true to who you are and love who you are, it can destroy you.”
Reactions to Fox’s latest comments were deeply divided after The Neighborhood Talk reposted clips from her Yahoo! Entertainment interview.
Some readers passionately defended the legendary actress turned executive producer.
“Girl your black. you will always be fine. you look better then most,” one commenter wrote. Another person added, “I [hate] how people disrespect this lady in her 60’s. How do y’all grannies look in their 60’s?”
A third supporter commented, “I hate the way people treat her, she’s literally a living legend. She opened so many doors for black women in Hollywood. Nobody says anything about Meryl Streep n’em.”
Others, however, argued that the criticism was less about aging and more about cosmetic enhancements.
“You ain’t allow you the grace to age,” one critic bluntly wrote.
Another added, “Nah, Sis. Vivica has always been beautiful and nobody is taking about her aging or her weight. People are talking about this plastic surgery that she DID NOT need that messed up her natural beauty.”
One commenter tried to split the difference, writing, “It’s not the aging. It’s the pressure of being perfect. People talk about her because of too much Botox and cosmetic procedures.”
For many fans, Fox’s comments hit a nerve, especially those who remember her stunning Roberto Cavalli look at the 2003 BET Awards — a dress deserving of a personal shoutout from her rapper 50 Cent.
The pair dated for years, and Fox has since called him the love of her life after the breakup.
In recent years, Fox has been accused of excessively using Botox, fillers, plastic surgery, and even photoshopping her images.
Viral clips from her 2024 appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” sparked relentless commentary about her “swollen face.”
As a woman in her 60s, she had gained weight, which fluctuated while filming many of her various movies.
Her curves appeared dramatically different from week to week in photos some believe were altered.
On social media, critics dragged her. Still, Fox appears determined not to let the noise define her.
The actress continues to work steadily, produce films, and launch beauty ventures. She remains visible in Hollywood more than 35 years after first entering the business.
And while critics continue obsessing over whether she looks exactly like she did in “Soul Food” or “Batman,” Fox seems far more interested in evolving and enjoying the fact that she is still here to tell her story.
Her next movie, “Is God Is,” a drama thriller about two sisters honoring their mother’s wish, is currently in theatres.
