With her signature mix of sharp wit and unfiltered honesty, comedian Kathy Griffin is once again pulling back the curtain — this time on her latest cosmetic procedure: a facelift. And she’s not just talking about it — she’s owning it, laughing about it, and challenging the world to stop policing her face.
In a new 25-minute episode of her online series, Kathy Griffin: Talk Your Head Off, released on August 5, 2025, the 64-year-old comedy legend greeted her audience with a wide, confident smile and a bold announcement:
“Welcome back — because I have a new face, you guys. I had a facelift. That’s right. I’m talking about it now.”
No secrecy. No shame. Just Kathy being Kathy.
Griffin revealed this wasn’t her first time under the knife — it was, in fact, her third facelift. And while some might whisper about vanity, she owns it with humor and self-awareness.
“I know that sounds so vain,” she joked. “I’m so vain — for no reason at all.”
She walked viewers through the entire process — from the consultation with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Ben Talei (who has over 400,000 Instagram followers and has also worked on singer Sia) to the surgery itself and her recovery.
She even poked fun at the quirks of cosmetic consultations, where doctors dissect your face like art critics: pointing out “problem areas,” suggesting fixes, and — her favorite part — getting oddly competitive about who operated on you last.
Griffin didn’t hold back on the medical details. She explained that Dr. Talei performed work on her eyelids, including a “cat eye” stitch at the outer corners — a modern technique designed to lift and subtly sharpen the eyes.
“It’s the new trendy way of doing an upper eye job,” she said, deadpan. “So now I look eternally surprised. Perfect for comedy.”
But the real punchline? The media reaction.
Griffin addressed the paparazzi’s obsession with her appearance — especially when she’s caught without makeup, fresh from a workout or a casual walk.
“When you’re a certain age,” she said, “you get photographed just for existing without foundation on. Suddenly, it’s news.”
She recalled one particular outing after filming a livestream — when she was made up, her face still glowing from the recent procedure.
The result? A headline read: “A very taut Kathy Griffin goes out for a walk.”
She laughed. “‘Very taut’ — well, yeah. That’s kind of the point.”
And instead of being offended, she leaned into it. Because let’s be real — she’s never been in comedy for her looks.
“People don’t come to my shows to see a pretty face,” she said. “They come for the jokes. And the truth. And maybe a little scandal.”
Griffin has long used social media to share both her highs and lows — from raw, makeup-free selfies to heartfelt updates about her health.
In April, she posted a video of her first walk after undergoing a hysterectomy, thanking fans for their support. She’s been open about her mental health, her career ups and downs, and yes — her plastic surgery journey.
She’s even turned speculation into comedy gold.
In one viral April clip, she joked about wearing a “Shell” — a structured undershirt her mother used to make her wear — and how, after the previous year’s election, she’d gained weight… mostly in her chest.
“I’m not saying Kathy Griffin’s rack is a trending topic,” she quipped, striking a playful pose. “But look at it. Who’s 64, single, and still sexy? This lady right here. Who’s still got it?”
Then, with a cheeky strut off-camera, she left viewers laughing — and maybe a little impressed.
She’s not hiding her procedures.
She’s not apologizing for wanting to feel confident.
She’s just living — loudly, proudly, and on her own terms.
And if that means a little tautness, a few stitches, and a whole lot of punchlines along the way?
Well, as she’d say: “Come on. Who’s still got it?”
Spoiler:
It’s her.