Ms. Kathy Griffin, aged sixty-four, was observed in Los Angeles on Sunday displaying the results of a recently performed third facelift procedure. The comedian was seen at the Studio City Farmers’ Market in the company of an unidentified male individual. During the outing, Ms. Griffin appeared with a smooth and wrinkle-free complexion, pausing briefly to consume ice cream while casually attired in a vintage light-pink Sonny & Cher t-shirt, navy pants, black sneakers, and a blue crossbody bag. Her hair was styled in an updo, later complemented with peach-tinted sunglasses.
Her companion, whose identity has not been disclosed, was dressed in a blue t-shirt and khaki shorts.
Earlier in the week, Ms. Griffin publicly acknowledged on her podcast Talk Your Head Off that she had undergone a third facelift, remarking humorously on the noticeably taut appearance that drew attention during a recent hike near her Malibu residence, reportedly valued at $8.8 million. She candidly conceded the procedure’s vanity but emphasized that audiences attend her performances for her comedic work rather than her physical appearance.
Ms. Griffin further disclosed that the surgery was performed by Dr. Ben Talei, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who has also treated recording artist Sia, who herself has publicly praised his professional work. In addition to the facelift, Ms. Griffin confirmed that the procedures included blepharoplasty, a “foxy eye” lift, and modifications to her chin.
Ms. Kathy Griffin, a two-time Emmy Award recipient, recently offered candid remarks regarding the aftereffects of her third facelift procedure. With characteristic humor, she acknowledged the presence of a surgical stitch in her chin and described the recovery process as painful, contrary to public assertions that such procedures are minor in nature.
Although Ms. Griffin did not reference the use of pain medication during this recovery, it is a matter of public record that she was previously hospitalized in 2020 for prescription drug dependency. At that time, her reported use included Oxycontin, Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, Adderall, and Provigil, stemming from earlier injuries. She further described her rehabilitation experience, noting that the recovery environment was both discreet and medically supervised, involving nursing care and post-operative drains.
Ms. Griffin, who has an online following exceeding 4.1 million, shared a video excerpt of her experience on Instagram. Among those responding was Ms. Melissa Rivers, who praised Ms. Griffin’s appearance. Ms. Rivers’ late mother, Joan Rivers—Ms. Griffin’s mentor—was similarly open about her own extensive history of cosmetic procedures.
Beyond her recent surgery, Ms. Griffin has a longstanding history of cosmetic enhancements, beginning in 1986 with rhinoplasty at the age of twenty-six. She has previously disclosed undergoing breast augmentation, a brow lift, facial peel, and liposuction—an operation that nearly resulted in her death in 1999. Additionally, she underwent partial removal of her left lung in 2021 as treatment for cancer.
Ms. Griffin is scheduled to commence her New Face, New Tour on November 8 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, following the conclusion of her seventy-five-city tour titled My Life on the PTSD-List. Notably, she continues to hold the Guinness World Record for the most televised stand-up specials—twenty in total—by a comedian across all networks.#newsafro_
