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Michelle Trachtenberg Posts Plastic Surgery Denial After ‘Unrecognizable’ Selfie on January 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm The Hollywood Gossip
Has Michelle Trachtenberg had plastic surgery?
Honestly, it’s none of our business!
When the Buffy star posted a harmless selfie on Instagram earlier this week, she probably didn’t imagine that she’d wind up on the receiving end of thousands of unkind comments about her appearance.
Some folks chimed in with comments of concern; some your run of the mill trolling
Obviously, that response is not cool, and while we’ll concede that the former child star looks quite different than she did during her years in the spotlight — who doesn’t.
But we’ll let Michelle speak for herself.
Michelle Trachtenberg attends The Art Of Elysium’s 13th Annual Celebration – Heaven at Hollywood Palladium on January 04, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for The Art of Elysium)
Michelle Trachtenberg on Plastic Surgery: “Happy and Healthy”
Best known for her work as a child and teen star in such projects as Harriet the Spy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Trachtenberg hasn’t worked much in recent years, but she’s remained active on social media.
However, most of her social media content consists of throwback photos and memes.
Until the last few weeks. Michelle’s been posting quite a few new selfies recently.
Earlier this week, she posted on that was the first time in quite a while that fans glimpsed an unfiltered, recent photo of her face.
Trachtenberg responded to the outpouring of concern (and criticism) with several more selfies, one of which came with the following caption:
“I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”
Some commenters replied with insults, saying she looked “unrecognizable. Others insisted that they were just looking out for Michelle’s best interests.
To be fair, the last place anyone should be seeking medical advice is the comment section of their Instagram feed.
And as Michelle has always been very forthcoming about what’s going on in her life — more on that in a minute — we don’t see any reason not to take her at her word that everything’s on the up and up.
However, if anything is going on, here’s hoping seeing the messages of true concern from fans resonate with her.
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Michelle’s Childhood & The Buffy Years
Like many child stars, Michelle has spoken out about being mistreated by predatory adults early in her career.
Specifically, Trachtenberg has criticized Buffy creator Joss Whedon.
After co-stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charisma Carpenter accused Whedon of abusive behavior on set, Trachtenberg echoed their claims.
“I am brave enough now as a 35 year old woman … To repost this. Because. This must. Be known. As a teenager. With his not appropriate behavior … very. Not. Appropriate,” she wrote on Instagram in 2021.
Michelle Trachtenberg attends the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party sponsored by IMDb, Neuro Drinks and Walmart on February 09, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
“So now. People know. What Joss. Did.”
We mention this to remind everyone that their worst fears might be accurate — Trachtenberg may be coping with addiction or self-harm issues.
And those problems could be the result of childhood trauma or some other difficulty about which we know nothing.
So even if you’re worried about Michelle, it might be best to just keep your comments to yourself.
We’re sure she knows more about her own life and challenges than you do.
Michelle Trachtenberg Posts Plastic Surgery Denial After ‘Unrecognizable’ Selfie was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
Has Michelle Trachtenberg had plastic surgery? Honestly, it’s none of our business! When the Buffy star posted a harmless selfie …
Michelle Trachtenberg Posts Plastic Surgery Denial After ‘Unrecognizable’ Selfie was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed
Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.
Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.
3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence
Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.
4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability
As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.
5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability
Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.
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Episode premise and season context
According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.
Public and political reactions
Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.
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Media and cultural commentary
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Viewer guidance and content advisory
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Sydney Sweeney has decided she is finished watching strangers on the internet treat her face like a forensic project. After years of side‑by‑side screenshots, “then vs now” TikToks, and long comment threads wondering what work she has supposedly had done, the actor is now addressing the plastic surgery rumors directly—and using them to say something larger about how women are looked at in Hollywood and online.

Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture
Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.
The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face
By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.
She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.
For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.
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