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Donna Mills Defends Makeup Style, Celebrates Timeless Beauty

4/7/2026

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Donna Mills, the 85-year-old Knots Landing actress, responded to an Instagram critic about her makeup in a video, stating, 'I like the way I look. This is my style, and style doesn’t have an expiration date.'
She gained fame as Abby Cunningham on Knots Landing.
Fans and celebrities offered overwhelming support for her confidence.
She learned makeup techniques from professionals.
Her 1986 makeup video popularized a beauty kit on QVC.

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Story summary

Donna Mills, the 85-year-old Knots Landing actress, responded to an Instagram critic about her makeup in a video, stating, 'I like the way I look. This is my style, and style doesn’t have an expiration date.'
She gained fame as Abby Cunningham on Knots Landing.
Fans and celebrities offered overwhelming support for her confidence.
She learned makeup techniques from professionals.
Her 1986 makeup video popularized a beauty kit on QVC.