Inside Kim Basinger’s Beauty Secrets and Timeless Looks at 71: ‘Kim’s Incredibly Disciplined’

Kim Basinger looks fabulous at 71 and a source says she’s one of the healthiest stars of her generation thanks to an ultra strict vegan diet and skincare regime that’s left her the envy of her Hollywood peers.

“Kim’s incredibly disciplined when it comes to her health and appearance,” an insider exclusively tells Closer. “She’s been vegan for decades now, and she sticks to a very clean, plant-based diet, no processed foods, no sugar, barely any alcohol. She’s up every morning doing her stretches and light yoga, and she swears by daily walks in nature to keep her mind and body sharp.”

“She’s also big on hydration, she drinks liters of water every day and avoids caffeine. Her skincare routine is just as strict,” the insider adds. “She’s been religious about sun protection for as long as anyone can remember, that’s why she never goes outside without a huge hat on. And she’s always slathered in SPF. She says avoiding the sun all these years is the biggest reason her skin still looks so good.”

The actress, best known for her roles in films like L.A. Confidential and The Natural, has long been known for her timeless beauty and stunning red carpet style throughout her Hollywood career. Kim’s famous daughter, Ireland Baldwin, whom she shares with ex-husband Alec Baldwin, previously shared that she learned some major beauty secrets from her mom.

“I’ve learned about beauty from my mom — everything from putting on lipstick to how to wash your face,” Ireland, 29, told Us Weekly in April 2017. “My mom would only let me buy cruelty-free brands and makeup that was not tested on animals.”

In the same interview, Ireland spoke about how her mom was her beauty and style icon after Kim’s decades as a model and Hollywood actress.

“My mom in the ’80s and ’90s,” Ireland said in conversation with the outlet when asked about her style icons.

“When I think of my mom from this era, I think of her always having crazy lip colors on,” she said. “I also remember the Twiggy-style mascara on her bottom lashes. She loved to wear purple eyeshadow. Cindy Crawford would always wear purple and pastel colors, and my mom was the same.”

Now, Kim is a grandmother to Ireland’s daughter, Holland, whom she welcomed with musician RAC.

“I’m not going to lie… there have been moments where I have been so overwhelmed by all of the changes… but overall, things have been beautiful,” Ireland said about motherhood on Instagram in October 2023.

“She’s so much fun to spend time with and figure out,” she said about becoming a mom to her little one. “I would say most of the stress I’ve experienced lately has actually had nothing to do with her. Being overtired just makes it all worse.”