Side-By-Side Pics Prove Jennifer Connelly Is Still A Stunner In Her 50s

Jennifer Connelly may be journeying through time just like everyone else, but she doesn't seem to be aging one bit. The "Top Gun: Maverick" actor, 55 years old at the time of writing, still looks just as stunning as she did in her early career, but also looks remarkably youthful for her age.

Connelly has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. Her striking green eyes, chiseled facial features, voluminous dark hair and magnificent brows, plus, of course, her age-defying elegance, place her in a league of her own in the entertainment industry. Side-by-side photos of Connelly in her early 20s and now in her 50s (below) show how she's flawlessly retained all those stunning qualities.

Beyond her naturally striking looks, her secrets to aging gracefully couldn't be more simple. The "Requiem for a Dream" actor implements small, consistent steps in her daily routine to preserve her mind and body. "I don't really have any surprising beauty secrets. Just take care of your skin from an early age, be careful about sun exposure and don't mess around with your hair too much," she told Chatelaine. "I feel like I look my best when I'm calm and happy and have a strong sense of well-being. And my husband is very complimentary — he makes me feel beautiful."

The actor shared one key element behind her age-defying appearance, and that's the health of her skin. Revealing her biggest beauty indulgence to NewBeauty, Connelly said, "Skin care for sure. I don't do facials all that often but I think that good skin is an investment."

Like many celebs who take working out and improving their health seriously, the "Hulk" actor also maintains an active and healthy lifestyle through eating right and prioritizing fitness. "I've been a vegan for a pretty long time, but I do eat fish on occasion depending on where I am and what's available," she said. "I like to run a few times a week and do yoga, which I've been doing for many years. My thought is that even if you only have a few minutes to get a run (or your workout) in, it helps to get your energy going and the blood flowing."

Though she may not have a regimented beauty secret, Connelly's attitude toward self-care has proven to be the very thing that has kept her looking beautiful. "I'm very much aligned with the philosophy of taking a holistic approach to health, well-being and beauty," she told NewBeauty. "I try to do things that complement each other and work from the inside out. I eat well, exercise regularly and live my life in a pretty balanced and healthy way. Taking care of your skin is definitely part of the approach."