Emmy-winning actress Jackée Harry has candidly revealed her decision to undergo extensive cosmetic surgery at age 69, sharing intimate details about her transformative journey. The beloved nineties icon underwent a comprehensive deep plane facelift with platysmaplasty, a lateral brow lift, and facial fat transfer procedures last autumn, marking a significant personal milestone.
A Decision Years in the Making
The groundbreaking television star, known for her vibrant personality and memorable roles, explained that her decision followed substantial weight loss that left her with loose skin. 'I dreamed of returning to my va-va-voom heyday,' Harry confessed, 'but I was terrified of pain and not looking like myself, so I thought about it for a couple years first.'
Harry ultimately chose Davis Facial Plastics to perform the procedures at the prestigious Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills, with costs reportedly ranging between $40,000 and $250,000. The actress revealed that inspiration came from several high-profile figures, including Kris Jenner, Jane Fonda, and the late Diahann Carroll, who had previously encouraged her to consider such procedures much earlier in life.
The Surgical Process and Recovery
Plastic surgeon Dr. Patrick Davis, who performed the operations, offered a unique analogy for the trendy facelift technique. 'It's like making a bed,' he explained, 'a way of resetting your tissues back to where they once were.' The procedure represents a sophisticated approach to facial rejuvenation that has gained popularity among those seeking natural-looking results.
Following a six-month recovery period, Harry can expect her results to last between ten and fifteen years. The actress expressed immediate satisfaction with the outcome, enthusiastically sharing: 'I see me. It was instant. I went, "Ooh, Imma be cute! Imma be cute!" I'm still me because people look at me now and they don't say anything... They call it snatched. Your face is snatched. I mean yanked!'
Body Image and Future Considerations
Harry openly discussed her experiences with body dysmorphia and how the procedures have affected her self-perception. 'I don't have no qualms about how old I am or who I am,' she stated. 'This helps it. Boosts it. It pushes it forward. So why not? Now if I come back in here with some more stuff done then you'll know I'm addicted!'
The actress even teased potential future procedures, mentioning admiration for Kylie Jenner's appearance at the Golden Globes. 'I want those Kylie Jenner boobs,' Harry admitted, before adding a note of caution: 'You start doing the face then you gonna wanna start doing the breasts, then you wanna do the waist. So you gotta be careful to not be addicted.'
Professional Life and Personal Revelations
Despite her surgical journey, Harry remains professionally active with multiple ongoing projects. She currently portrays Mayor Paulina Price in season 61 of the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives, which streams weekdays on Peacock. Additionally, she voices food truck owner Granny Williams in Iron Man and His Awesome Friends, which resumes broadcasting on Disney Jr later this month.
On the personal front, Harry hinted at romantic developments, suggesting she might 'walk down the aisle' with her much younger, unnamed boyfriend. The Long Island University graduate has two children from previous marriages to Elgin Charles and Jerry Jemmott.
A Storied Career in Entertainment
Audiences first came to know Jackée Harry as Sandra Clark, Mary Jenkins' nemesis in the popular sitcom 227, which aired on NBC from 1985 to 1990. Her breakthrough role earned her an Emmy Award, making her the first African-American woman to win in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category.
She further cemented her television legacy as Lisa Landry, the fashion-designing mother of twins played by Tia and Tamera Mowry, in the beloved series Sister, Sister, which ran for six seasons from 1994 to 1999. Her extensive filmography includes appearances in The Cotton Club, Ladybugs, You Got Served, and more recently, Pose in 2021.
Looking ahead, Harry has several projects in development, including David DeCoteau's mystery film Home Makeover Nightmare and the drama A Neighbor to Die For. Her willingness to share such personal details about her cosmetic surgery journey reflects her ongoing commitment to authenticity, both in her professional work and personal life.
