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In hindsight, she expressed regret for her decision to undergo cosmetic surgery. She emphasized feeling content aging naturally, adding that while she underwent cosmetic procedures in her 50s, she had no interest in doing it again.
“[…] Getting older happens to everyone. It’s pointless complaining about it or wishing you could change,” she stated in 2021. The actress once advocated for cosmetic surgery for women over 40, but her perspective shifted after her traumatic experience.
She encourages embracing natural aging, sharing, “It’s not really until today, when I’m a really old woman, that I can see, ‘I’m satisfied. I like myself.'”
Beyond her personal journey, Ekland also faced heartache within her family. Her grandson Lucas, born to her son Nic, was diagnosed with ALD. Although devastating, early diagnosis allowed for timely intervention, giving Lucas a fighting chance.
“It was a huge shock. Lucas is such a wild thing, like a little typhoon, and it was so difficult to come to terms with the fact that such a beautiful, entertaining, lovely little boy was facing something so dreadful,” she said.
Ekland has since become an advocate for newborn screening, campaigning for the UK to add ALD testing to its standard procedures, “So that all these boys have a future,” she explained.
Ekland’s resilience shines through her reflections on life. While the consequences of her cosmetic decisions remain, her journey from regret to self-acceptance is a testament to her enduring strength and willingness to grow.
