• Rachel Ward, 68, pushed back against online criticism of her appearance after promoting her cattle farm.
  • The Thorn Birds star thanked fans who defended her and urged people not to fear aging.
  • Ward and husband Bryan Brown run a beef cattle farm in Australia; she says later life brings fulfillment.

Rachel Ward answers critics after farm video draws attention

Actress Rachel Ward, best known for playing Meggie Cleary in the 1983 miniseries The Thorn Birds, has responded to online comments about her appearance after sharing a video promoting the cattle farm she runs with husband Bryan Brown.

From screen to paddock: why the video sparked reaction

Ward, 68, posted footage from her beef cattle farm in Australia where she and Brown, 78, work together. Fans praised the glimpse of her life on the farm, but the clip also drew critical comments from trolls questioning why she hadn’t taken steps to look more youthful.

Instagram post by Rachel Ward (embed): @rachelwardofficial

“Dear those of you who responded to the brouhaha over the trolls criticizing my appearance… do not fear aging. It’s a wonderful period of life, in your 60s.” — Rachel Ward (Instagram, Jan. 15)

“Let it go”: Ward’s message on aging

In an Instagram message shared Jan. 15, Ward told followers she tried to smooth her hair and “do a little better” in response to the online chatter, but ultimately urged people to accept growing older. “I’m not youthful, but I am a very happy camper,” she wrote, encouraging others to embrace the later years as a time of fulfillment and new gifts.

Ward thanked the many fans who rallied to her defense and said she was “overwhelmed” by their support. She added that worrying about losing youth can push people into “rather drastic ways of holding on to it,” and advised letting go so “much bounty will come.”

Actress and farmer: life beyond the spotlight

Ward — who met Bryan Brown on the set of The Thorn Birds — now splits time between public appearances and managing their beef cattle operation. Her frank response to critics highlights a growing conversation about age, beauty standards and the pressure public figures face to maintain a youthful image.

Fans and fellow celebrities often weigh in when public figures address aging. Ward’s stance — thanking supporters, calling out online negativity, and celebrating later life — reinforces a message shared by many older stars who choose to age naturally and publicly.

Where to see Ward’s post

Read Ward’s full message and view the farm video on her official Instagram: @rachelwardofficial.

Source: People.

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