Why Old Hollywood Glamour Still Outshines Today’s “Uncanny Valley” Faces

Use code LAURAJANE50 to get 50% off Brevo’s Starter or Standard plans for your first three months —this is for new paying customers only. You can sign up through my personal link at https://get.brevo.com/laurajane Why does modern beauty feel strangely unsettling—even when it’s “perfect”? In this video essay, we explore why Old Hollywood glamour still outshines today’s hyper-polished, uncanny faces. From the expressive allure of classic film stars to the algorithm-driven sameness of modern celebrity culture, this is a deep dive into how beauty shifted from cinematic storytelling to digital optimization—and what we lost along the way. We’ll unpack: Why Old Hollywood faces felt alive, distinctive, and emotionally legible How the “uncanny valley” moved from robots to human beauty The role of cosmetic procedures, filters, and social media algorithms How beauty transformed from aspirational to alienating Why we’re collectively longing for real, expressive, imperfect faces again This isn’t about nostalgia for the past—or shaming the present. It’s about understanding how technology, pop culture, and aesthetics shape the way we see beauty, femininity, and ourselves. Because when beauty stops being human, something quietly disappears. I’d love to hear your thoughts: