Maury Povich, the iconic television personality, has finally addressed long-standing rumors regarding plastic surgery and his signature full head of hair. At 87 years old, Povich broke his silence during Monday's episode of his podcast, On Par with Maury Povich.
Zero Plastic Surgery
When fellow talk show veteran Ricki Lake, 57, inquired whether Povich had ever undergone any cosmetic procedures, he responded candidly: 'Zero.' The former talk show host admitted he 'wanted to do some things over the years' but ultimately hesitated. 'I don't know how,' he said, referring to his youthful appearance.
No Wig, Real Hair
Povich also firmly denied wearing a wig, insisting his hair is completely natural. He noted that his father lived until 92 with thinning hair, and his brother's hair also thinned, while his sister has 'perfect hair.' Lake, discussing 'aging like fine wine,' said she feels 'good in her body' and is 'really happy,' though she doesn't consider her hair perfect.
Ricki Lake's Transformation
Lake opened up about her own cosmetic procedure—a face and neck lift after losing 40 pounds. She clarified that she had no other work done. On the March 16 episode of The Inside Edit, she explained, 'I had just lost 40 pounds, and I had this hanging... It wasn't about looking younger; it was like an appendage that wasn't going to go back up.' She credits her healthy look to daily hiking in Malibu, Pilates, intermittent fasting, and a keto diet with a chef's help.
End of an Era
The Maury Show concluded after 31 seasons in 2022. Povich, known for lie detector and paternity tests, has since retired from talk show hosting but launched his podcast in March 2025. He aims to create a 'safe space' for guests, reflecting on his journalism background. 'For the past 30-plus years, everybody thought of me as a talk show host... That was a great career,' he said. 'If I was anchoring a newscast, I would never unveil myself. This is a perfect medium.'
