Ricki Lake made a powerful return to the spotlight during her recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and she left fans with an unfiltered look into her personal journey—both emotional and physical.
The former talk show host, now 56, appeared on the June 12 episode of WWHL, where she discussed the devastating loss she faced during the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. However, it wasn’t just the wildfires that made headlines during her time on the show—Ricki also opened up about her transformative journey with her appearance, which has been deeply influenced by her battle with androgenic hair loss.
Ricki explained that in 2019, she made what she called a “brave ass leap of faith” and shaved her hair after secretly struggling with hair loss for several years. She shared that the experience of cutting her hair was liberating and marked a fresh start. By 2022, Ricki released raw footage of the process, giving her fans an honest and vulnerable look at her experience.
“I cut my hair and never colored it again,” Ricki shared. “It grew back with its natural color.”
But it wasn’t just about her hair transformation. Ricki also revealed that she had undergone a lower face and neck lift. When Andy Cohen complimented her, she graciously responded, “Thank you, I kind of think it’s the best facelift I’ve ever seen.”
She gave a special shout-out to her doctor, Dr. Allen Foulad, calling him a “genius” and acknowledging that she had referred many others to him. She then pulled back her hair to show no visible scars, emphasizing how comfortable she is sharing her cosmetic journey.
“I love that I can talk about it. I’m fully transparent, always have been,” she said. “I don’t want there to be any stigma. This is something that was bothering me.”
Ricki explained that the changes were not just cosmetic but also personal. After losing a significant amount of weight, she struggled with “this certain thing hanging,” which prompted her to seek surgical help. Her openness about the procedure was a clear signal that she’s comfortable being transparent with her audience, encouraging others to embrace their personal journeys as well.
Ricki’s candidness joins a growing trend of celebrities opening up about their cosmetic procedures. Recently, stars like Kylie Jenner and Barbara Corcoran have also shared their experiences with plastic surgery, encouraging transparency in the beauty industry. Kylie, for instance, revealed her breast augmentation details and the surgeon behind it, while Barbara Corcoran shared her extensive list of procedures—including facelifts, neck lifts, and eye lifts—in a bold Instagram post.
With her honesty and willingness to address topics often considered taboo, Ricki Lake is setting a new standard for embracing self-love and transformation at any stage in life.
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