Simon Cowell has always been candid about his cosmetic enhancements, but when it comes to speculation about his appearance, he’s drawn the line. The America’s Got Talent judge, known for his quick wit and sense of humor, has previously admitted to using Botox and face fillers in the past. However, Cowell has also been open about his regret for going “a bit too far” with these procedures, particularly after seeing a photo of himself from his earlier years. In 2022, he told The Sun that he didn’t even recognize his own face in the picture, which led him to decide to stop using fillers altogether. “There was a stage where everyone was having their faces pumped full of this and that,” he recalled. “But I can honestly say, there’s no filler in my face now. Zero.”
His journey with cosmetic treatments took an emotional turn when his son Eric saw a photo of him and burst into hysterics, prompting Simon to put an end to the procedures. He made it clear that he would no longer alter his appearance with cosmetic enhancements, stating, “Enough was enough.” His candor about the situation didn’t stop there—Cowell has even joked about the exaggerated rumors surrounding his face. During a 2023 Britain’s Got Talent episode, he laughed off the notion that he had undergone drastic surgery, such as a facelift. “I’ve had a bit of Botox or whatever, but honestly, nothing drastic,” he said. “When I hear the rumors, it makes me laugh.”
Cowell also downplayed the buzz around his appearance, noting that he doesn’t actively search for himself online. “I don’t Google myself, so I don’t know what people are saying about me,” he explained. This sense of humor has allowed him to navigate the attention surrounding his looks with ease, even poking fun at himself when comparisons were made between him and Dancing with the Stars judge Bruno Tonioli due to his altered look. “It’s hysterical. I think it’s funny,” he admitted, further confirming that while he has had Botox, he has never undergone any invasive surgeries like a facelift.
Interestingly, Simon’s noticeable transformation could also be attributed to his dramatic lifestyle changes. After a serious accident in 2020, where he broke his back while riding an electric bike, Cowell overhauled his health regimen. He committed to regular exercise and improved sleep habits, which resulted in a weight loss of nearly 30 pounds. These changes, along with his decision to embrace a more natural look, have certainly contributed to his new appearance, but Simon remains confident in the direction he’s chosen for both his health and his appearance. As he continues to judge America’s Got Talent, fans can expect the same level of humor and honesty from Cowell, even when it comes to discussing the rumors that swirl around his ever-evolving look.
