Glenn Close frames her routine as a timeless, non-invasive tradition, emphasizing that effective beauty doesn't require expensive medical procedures or modern tech.
While Close plays up the vintage charm, the real tea is the product's surprising connection to the Kardashian-Jenner clan, who reportedly used these very stickers years before launching their own beauty empire.
1. Close confirmed at the NYC premiere of 'All's Fair' Season 2 (Nov 2026) that she wears Frownies overnight. 2. The product was invented in 1899 and famously worn by Gloria Swanson in 'Sunset Boulevard.' 3. Kris Jenner stated in 2011 that Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé all used Frownies.
Glenn Close proves that sometimes the best anti-aging hack is a piece of paper from the 19th century, not a modern injection.
Glenn Close is flipping the script on Hollywood’s obsession with high-tech anti-aging treatments. The 79-year-old actress stopped by the New York City premiere of “All’s Fair” Season 2 this week and dropped a bombshell on Page Six Style: her secret to looking radiant isn’t Botox, fillers, or laser resurfacing. It’s Frownies Facial Patches, a non-invasive sticker that has been around since 1899.
Close didn’t just mention it in passing; she declared, “It works,” with the kind of conviction that usually accompanies a testimonial for a miracle cure. While other stars are spending fortunes on experimental skincare, Close is sticking to the basics, proving that sometimes the oldest tricks in the book are the ones that actually stick to your face. The actress provided a detailed breakdown of her routine, explaining that the patches come in two sizes—one for the forehead and one for the corners of the eyes and mouth.
Her method is simple: wear them overnight to physically prevent frowning while you sleep. “It’s been around forever,” Close told us, referencing a bit of film history that only a true insider would know. She pointed out that Gloria Swanson famously wears a Frownie in the classic film “Sunset Boulevard.” For Close, it’s a matter of logic rather than magic.
“Of course, you frown when you wake up — but at least you don’t frown when you’re sleeping!” she quipped. This pragmatic approach highlights a refreshing lack of vanity; she’s acknowledging the physical reality of aging while choosing a low-cost barrier to mitigate it. But here is where the story gets interesting for the gossip columnists.
This isn’t just a Glenn Close secret; it’s a celebrity crossover hit that bridges the gap between Old Hollywood and the reality TV empire of the Kardashians. According to reports, Kris Jenner confirmed back in 2011—long before Skims launched its sculpting face wraps—that Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé “all used the patches.” The product has a deep, documented history in Tinseltown, with founder’s daughters traveling the country in the 1930s to market the stickers to Broadway performers and makeup artists.
Dixie Dunbar was photographed wearing them in Life magazine in 1937, and Raquel Welch wrote about them in her 2010 memoir, “Beyond the Cleavage.” The lineage is undeniable, suggesting that the beauty industry has been circling the same low-tech solution for over a century. Close recently reinforced her loyalty to the product on social media, posting an Instagram video a week before the red carpet appearance. In the clip, she was seen working at her desk with a Frownie plastered on her forehead, telling viewers, “I have my Frownie on because I am working at my desk, and I frown — and Frownies help.” This transparency is rare for a star of her caliber, who could easily afford the most exclusive dermatological treatments.
Instead, she’s embracing a product that costs less than a fancy dinner. As Close and the Kardashians potentially cross paths in the industry, one has to wonder if we’ll see a collab or just a shared secret. Either way, Glenn Close has officially made the Frownie the most underrated beauty hack of 2026.
