It’s been labelled “shocking”. Some are claiming it made them gasp. Others are “horrified”.

Ryan at the Tony Awards yesterday. Image: Getty

Perhaps she knew what was coming.

Poor Meg Ryan. It looks like she's been soaking her arms in vinegar #TonyAwards #MegRyan

— Felecia Williams (@FeleciaPauline) June 13, 2016

I'm old enough to remember when Meg Ryan looked like Meg Ryan. #TonyAwards — Alex Nunez (@Noonz) June 13, 2016

Apparently Meg Ryan felt the need to have apples surgically implanted in her face.

— Tom Burka (@tomburka) June 13, 2016

In fact, she’s previously spoken about her ambivalence to the has-she-or-hasn’t-she plastic surgery speculation surrounding her looks.

Ryan last night (L) and in 2010 (R). Image: Getty

That a woman’s very worth is tied up in the quality of her frock, or her plastic surgeon. That achievements and successes do not free a woman from the one thing that is seen as most valuable - her looks.(Post continues after gallery.)

Stars growing older in style.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Naomi Watts

Salma Hayek

Halle Berry

Jennifer Connelly

Demi Moore

Sandra Bullock

Brooke Shields

Sofia Vergara

Gwyneth Paltrow

Rachel Weisz

Nicole Kidman

Michelle Pfeiffer

Alyssa Milano

Kate Beckinsale

Eva Mendes

Jennifer Lopez

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Is it any wonder celebrities in their 40s, 50s and 60s are taking to the red rug with faces that look tweaked, taut and, well, different? Is it really that “shocking”?

Yes, Meg Ryan looked different - are you really surprised?

Image: Getty.