Having a career in Hollywood has its upsides and downsides — with one of the biggest downsides being that you’re expected to always look your best — no matter where you are, what you’re going through, and no matter how old you are. These celebrities on our list are definitely lucky, because they are look graceful and as beautiful as ever, even as they age.

Some of the celebrities here are endowed with great genes, while others have sought the help of plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. Some are just plain lucky that they don’t need to diet to achieve enviable bodies, while others are required to stick to strenuous workout sessions and strict diet regimens…

Marcia Cross

Actress Marcia Cross became a household name after she was cast as the perfect wife, Bree Van de Kamp on the TV show, Desperate Housewives. But she has been acting since the 1990s on television, and finds her name in the credits of plenty of popular shows.

Knots Landing, One Life to Live, The Edge of Knight and Melrose Place are some of these shows. After she played a meaty role on the show Quantico, Maria seemed to have disappeared, and she recently said that she had cancer and was recovering from it.

Lea Thompson