Jami Gertz Is A Stunner Without Tons Of Makeup On

Actor Jami Gertz hasn't been lighting up the big screen of late, now that she's a billionaire businesswoman and prominent co-owner of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Since stepping away from Hollywood, Gertz has embraced a more pared-back, unfussy image, often spotted around her LA neighborhood sporting casual oversized ensembles and only making the occasional red carpet appearance.

Though she has left her glamorous Hollywood lifestyle behind, Gertz's candid paparazzi snaps show that she does just fine without the glitz of an ultra-glam appearance. In fact, we think the "Still Standing" actor has always been a stunner without tons of makeup on. She just happens to have naturally striking features, great bone structure, along with the bouncy, voluminous dark hair fans have come to know and admire.

As seen throughout her various movie roles, whether she's playing the character Muffy Tepperman in "Square Pegs" or Judy Miller in "Still Standing," Gertz's makeup-free moments reveal just how beautiful she is when going barefaced. In her many au naturel photos, like the one captured below, where she is attending The Painted Turtle summer camp dedication in May 2004. The actor is seen outdoors, showing off her radiant, supple-looking skin. Even without any cosmetics, the sunlight highlighted her piercing brown eyes and naturally attractive facial features.

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These days, the "Twister" actor, who is usually seen courtside at a Hawks game, looks far more understated than she did during her red carpet days, wearing minimal — if any — makeup at all, while embracing what has become her gorgeous gray hair transformation.

Jami Gertz's radiant skin and youthful features may not be the result of some secret skincare routine — at least not one the actor has ever divulged — but could very well be linked to her healthy lifestyle choices. Over the years, Gertz has remained committed to staying active and fit, from collaborating with celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler's fitness program in the '90s, to maintaining a regular exercise routine in her day-to-day life. According to Self, some of Gertz's favorite ways to stay healthy in the past have included spinning and yoga. The "Sixteen Candles" star told Self you can often find her powering through a SoulCycle spinning class while listening to her favorite workout song, "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson.

Dermatologists agree that consistent physical activity does in fact combat aging and boosts skin vitality. According to Charleston Dermatology, nutrients delivered to the skin during exercise have been shown to boost collagen production, which can contribute to overall smoother skin. Also, research from the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) found that regular exercise could actually rejuvenate the appearance of the skin and potentially minimize the signs of aging.

Whether Gertz's youthful appearance is the result of healthy habits or simply good genetics, she continues to prove that looking great doesn't necessarily require a full face of makeup. These days, the actor appears more comfortable embracing her natural beauty, joining fellow celebs who aren't playing by society's beauty rules. Rather than packing on tons of makeup, many, like Gertz, are fine going makeup-free, even taking it a step further to daringly wear no makeup on the red carpet and look good doing it.