Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan has set a strikingly candid personal goal for 2026: to have "one more go at being hot." The 42-year-old star, who welcomed her fourth child just three months ago, opened up in an exclusive interview about reclaiming her body, exploring plastic surgery, and her admiration for Kris Jenner's recent facelift.
Embracing Glamour After Motherhood
Ryan, mother to Violet (16), Fred (4), Fenna (3), and baby Holland, acknowledges that her body has changed through multiple pregnancies. "My body bounces back," she says, "but the elasticity... I seem to have more skin. My face has suffered most because I gain weight in my neck." Despite these changes, Ryan is determined to focus on glamour, describing herself as "a bit camp" and enjoying dressing up, makeup, and learning about cosmetic procedures.
Kris Jenner's 'Breathtaking' Transformation
The comedian expressed particular admiration for Kris Jenner's rumoured facelift. "Kris Jenner's facelift is breathtaking," Ryan marvels. "That woman is what, 70? She looks 30 now." While quick to clarify that looking 30 isn't her aspiration - "I love being older" - Ryan believes there's nothing wrong with wanting to recognise yourself in the mirror. "It's not criminal to want to be the version of ourselves we recognise," she insists.
Considering Surgical Options
Ryan reveals she's seriously considering a facelift to address her neck concerns. "My neck's gone a bit, and the only way to fix that is probably a facelift," she admits. The comedian has previous experience with cosmetic procedures, having had breast implants that she now describes as "a fool's errand" while breastfeeding. She plans to have them removed when she's done nursing.
However, Ryan has learned from past experiences with fillers. "I got lost in the game," she confesses about her early thirties when she had fillers in her tear troughs and jawline. Now aware that filler can migrate and create unwanted volume, she's adopted a different approach: "Rather than putting things in, you want to take things out."
Family Dynamics and Support
Ryan's husband, Bobby Kootstra, maintains a laid-back attitude toward her cosmetic interests. "He doesn't really understand, but he stays out of it," she explains. While he worries about general anaesthetic risks, Ryan appreciates that "he understands I live a life on camera." She adds with characteristic humour: "And remember, men don't know what they like. Ask a man, 'What kind of makeup do you like?' And he goes, 'None, natural.' He doesn't mean that!"
Life as a Mother of Four
Parenting four children brings its challenges, but Ryan approaches it with pragmatism. "When it's your fourth, you just get on with it," she says. While acknowledging that "there's not enough attention to go around anymore," she values the perspective her eldest daughter Violet provides. "I remember how short the baby phase was," Ryan reflects, though she admits the current phase feels "relentless."
The comedian also addresses being the family's sole breadwinner without resentment. "If Bobby's authentic wish is to stay home, it's great," she states, though she notes they have help from a nanny during weekdays. Ryan remains hands-on when not working, describing their children as "high-maintenance."
Friendship with Spice Girls and Personal Reflections
Ryan shares her ongoing amazement at her friendship with Mel B and other Spice Girls members. "I lie awake at night asking myself the same question, because the Spice Girls changed the universe," she says of their connection. She particularly admires Mel B's domestic violence campaigning, calling her "such an impressive, resilient person."
As her daughter Violet enters her teenage years, Ryan maintains a balanced approach to parenting. "I'm cool. I wait to be told," she says about potential romantic partners, adding with protective humour: "And good luck to him if he is toxic in any way."
Ryan concludes with her characteristically frank perspective on aging, beauty, and personal choice, embracing both the challenges and opportunities of her current life stage while planning her "one more go at being hot" in the coming year.
