Melanie Griffith Shows Support for Daughter Dakota Johnson on The Red Carpet at 'Splitsville' Los Angeles Premiere

After seeing media of the mother and daughter, netizens wasted no time scrutinizing Melanie Griffith's appearance, especially concerning her face.

On August 19, 2025, Hollywood star Dakota Johnson stepped out in style to attend the premiere of "Splitsville" in Los Angeles. Accompanying her was none other than her legendary mom, Melanie Griffith. Although Griffith's attendance highlighted a supportive moment between mother and daughter, online critics were more focused on how the pair looked, with some wondering what happened to Griffith's hands.

Both women commanded attention as they posed side by side, exuding Hollywood glamor in dramatically different ensembles. Johnson shimmered in a strapless, metallic silver gown that clung to her figure and caught the light with every movement.

The floor-length piece featured a subtle texture that elevated its modern edge, while her cascading brunette hair, full bangs, and minimalist jewelry gave her look a polished, effortlessly cool finish.

Standing beside her, Griffith opted for a tailored ivory pantsuit. The double-breasted jacket and wide-leg pants delivered a crisp, refined silhouette—made even more striking by her choice of cream-colored gloves, matching shoes, and necklace.

With her hair styled in an elegant chignon and a soft pink hue on her lips, Griffith's look blended sophistication with a laid-back style.

Despite the dazzling red carpet appearance, much of the online conversation quickly turned critical, particularly targeting Griffith. A flurry of netizens zoomed in on the actress's accessories, with one bluntly questioning, "Those gloves??" while another asked, "What's wrong with her hands?"

Others took aim at her facial appearance, with one observer remarking, "Oh Melanie, what did you do to your face?" and another stating, "Melanie's face looks quite distorted."

Concerns over what many perceived to be visible signs of cosmetic procedures echoed through the comment sections. One person observed, "Yes [sic] it's a bad facelift, because of that horrible new thing called temporal lift. It's so incredibly unnatural."

A more reflective person commented, "I know, LA is a cruel place for women to get older. All around lean, fit and young people. BUT, isn't it about time to change that? And admit that we're all aging? It makes me sad, to see Melanie wearing gloves to hide her hands. Seeing faces where the eyes are not smiling, just the mouth, because the faces are full of botox and fillers [sic]."

Echoing that sentiment, another pointed out, "Melonie [sic] never shows her hands anymore…" Meanwhile, Johnson's outfit didn't escape scrutiny either, with one individual opining, "I see very little fashion to discuss here… only aluminum foil wrapped together." "What in the baked potato is this?" quipped someone else.

Regarding her mom, another fashion critic added, "Melanie Griffith is wearing Sneex or something Sneex adjacent and I will be giggling about them until I feel [sic] asleep."

The harsh spotlight on Griffith is hardly an isolated incident. In fact, she's just one of the latest in a string of Hollywood actresses to face intense online scrutiny over their appearances.

Just days earlier, on August 17, a joint Instagram selfie shared by Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox stirred up a similar wave of commentary—reigniting public debate over aging, beauty standards, and cosmetic enhancements in Hollywood.

The post itself was warm and playful, featuring a sweet selfie of Cox and Aniston smiling with strikingly similar blue eyes. Alongside the snap was a shot of their wellness products displayed together in a shower. Leaning into the parallel, the caption read, "We look so cute next to each other….so do they 😉♥️."

The lighthearted moment quickly lit up social media. One follower wondered aloud, "Have they had work done?" while another person pointed out, "They look alike."

Not everyone was convinced by their current look, with one netizen insisting, "They don’t look the same. They looked better before they had plastic surgery." Another person chimed in with a blunt take, "So much plastic surgery."

Comments about cosmetic work kept rolling in. One critic declared, "Should have never got a face lift.......looks weird [sic]," while another individual accused, "CC ruined her looks with plastic surgery!! 😳."

Some thought both stars had gone too far, as one person claimed, "Their plastic surgery is starting to resemble each others [sic]. Courtney Cox barely resembles herself anymore! She was so pretty. Such a shame that these actors do this to themselves."

Another commenter concurred, "You both ruined you [sic] faces with that Botox and fillers." However, amid the critiques, there was still admiration to be found. A fan turned the focus to their striking features, gushing, "Gorgeous matching eyes - like two blue seas.😊😊."

Cox and Aniston's appearances have evolved over time, from the days fans adored them on screen to now, as their lives continue to unfold on social media. Here's a look at their transformation:

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