Rachel Ward played Meghan ‘Meggie’ Cleary in the 1983 miniseries The Thorn Birds
Ward recently shared a video in promotion of her cattle farm with husband Bryan Brown, which received attention as fans remarked on her appearance
Ward is celebrating aging and shutting down critics in her latest video
“Dear those of you who responded to the brouhaha over the trolls criticizing my appearance, I have tried to do a little better today. I ran my hands through my hair, etc., but anyways, just to say, do not fear aging,” she began her message, shared on Instagram on Jan. 15.
“It’s a wonderful period of life, in your 60s. I am more fulfilled than ever, and I have no regrets, leaving my youth and beauty behind,” she continued.
“I’m not youthful, but I am a very happy camper. Later years are to be exalted and welcomed. You wait until you get there. They have so many other gifts to bestow that you have no idea what they are until you get there.”
Ward said she was “overwhelmed” by how many rushed to defend her from naysayers, adding, “Don’t worry about me. I do recognize that we’re all a little bit worried about losing our youth and resorting to rather drastic ways of holding on to it, but let it go,” she urged.
“Let it go, and much bounty will come. Anyway, I just thank you from [my heart]. It was amazing to receive that response from you all.”
