
'Desperate Housewives' Star Teri Hatcher Shares 'No-Filter,' Makeup-Free Selfies in Golden Hour Light
Over the years, the "Tomorrow Never Dies" star has proudly and publicly embraced her natural body, celebrating aging as a gift, wrinkles included.
On August 5, 60-year-old Teri Hatcher took to Instagram to share a collection of makeup-free selfies, offering a candid glimpse into her golden hour glow. Her message encouraged self-acceptance and authenticity, something many fans warmly applauded as they praised her for embracing natural beauty.

Teri Hatcher, from a post dated August 5, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
The "Desperate Housewives" star posted a collage of unfiltered selfies taken during an evening walk. With her face bathed in the warm, soft light of sunset, she appeared radiant, her skin kissed by the sun, and her expression relaxed and confident.

Teri Hatcher, from a post dated August 5, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
"Walking at sunset in that magical golden hour any Oscar-winning DP would chase. I got curious to see, what is the difference and should it matter. So, Here's a no-filter shot of me facing the sun, and with it at my back. Every line…a story of real human effort, successes & flaws [sic]," she wrote.

Teri Hatcher, from a post dated August 5, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
Hatcher went on to ask her followers, "Feel free to zoom in. Is one angle more forgiving? More 'beautiful'?" The actress highlighted the value of aging with grace, "How we frame beauty is everything — my perception? I choose gratitude for the time gifted in every wrinkle."

Teri Hatcher's photos from 2010, from a post dated August 5, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
Hatcher also included screenshots from headlines that ran in 2010 when she first posted bare-faced photos, proving she hadn't undergone Botox treatments at the time.

Teri Hatcher's photos from 2010, from a post dated August 5, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
She penned, "I first put my naked face out there in 2010—everyone told me I was crazy but 15 years later, I'm still here, still saying it's okay to be real. #GoldenHour #RealAndSpectacular." The throwback photos served as a reminder of her ongoing commitment to transparency and self-love.
Fans were dazzled by her natural radiance, with one writing, "You have that eternal inner golden glow!! 🌟." Another person drew a lovely comparison, "You and Pamela Anderson are to be admired. Embracing natural beauty is so refreshing. I don't mind a little makeup just to enhance features."

Teri Hatcher, from a post dated July 13, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
Age positivity shone through in this heartfelt message, "I am 42 and I love seeing women in Hollywood represent natural aging. It's a great example for women everywhere that you can be beautiful and age naturally. Love it!"

Teri Hatcher, from a post dated July 13, 2025 | Source: Instagram/officialterihatcher
Meanwhile, one viewer posed a rhetorical question, "Why should we cover our wrinkles? It takes a life to get them ❤." Someone else applauded Hatcher's confidence, "It takes real courage to show up as your true self in a world obsessed with filters and perfection. Your authenticity is powerful and deeply beautiful."
But not everyone was convinced, with one blunt reaction cutting through the praise, "Susan what happened to you?" in reference to her "Desperate Housewives" character.
Teri Hatcher has long embraced aging naturally. When she turned 55, she shared that she felt "good" and "strong." She also reflected on how growing older has shifted her perspective, "It's liberating to care about the things that are important to you and not about the things that aren't important to you. When you're younger, you can get really hung up on things. I have the opportunity to think about things differently."
Growth has also given Hatcher the confidence to handle the occasional internet troll with grace. "Somebody commented the other day how badly I've aged and how ugly I am," Hatcher shared. "I actually commented back and said something like, 'I'm sure you're as attractive on the outside as you are on the inside.' It's just nice to be in a place where you can let it roll off your back."

Teri Hatcher during an interview at the Berlin Fashion Week on February 6, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Over the years, the actress had learned how to stand firm against those who criticize her for embracing natural aging.