Patricia Heaton Shows Gratitude to Fans Who Came in Defense of Her Gray Hair and Her 'Little Clapback' to Criticism
Patricia Heaton Shows Gratitude to Fans Who Came in Defense of Her Gray Hair and Her 'Little Clapback' to Criticism
Michelle LeeThu, June 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM UTC
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Patricia Heaton at 'The Unbreakable Boy' premiere in New York City on Feb. 19, 2025Credit: Michael Loccisano/WireImage -
Patricia Heaton shared a new Instagram post about the reactions to her gray hair
In May, the star clapped back at a critic who made a comment about her age and appearance
However, Heaton thanked fans for their kindness toward her hairstyle in a follow-up post shared on June 24
Everybody loves Patricia Heaton for her authenticity.
The 68-year-old actress has been embracing a new gray-hair look, which she recently defended after receiving a comment criticizing her for being "too young" for the hairstyle. However, the positivity has outweighed the hate.
"The people in my life love me no matter what color my hair is, and maybe we could all use a little more of just accepting what is and being grateful," she said in the May 27 post, which she also captioned with "#agingauthentically" and "#silverfox."
Patricia Heaton clapping back at a critic commenting on her gray hairCredit: Patricia Heaton/Instagram
On Wednesday, June 24, Heaton reshared PEOPLE's coverage of her look alongside a message of gratitude for the compliments she's received.
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"I honestly thought my little clapback post was just me venting for a moment. I never expected it to resonate the way it did," she began. "Reading your comments, messages, and seeing so many people come to my defense has been incredibly moving."
Patricia Heaton pictured at the CBS Upfront event on May 15, 2019Credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty
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"It reminded me that sometimes speaking your truth doesn't just help you — it gives others permission to do the same. Thank you for the support, the kindness, and for reminding me that there are far more good people out there than not. I see you, I appreciate you, and I'm grateful for every one of you," she continued.
Heaton, who starred in the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond from 1996 to 2005, is among a confident group of women who've embraced their grays. Celebrities who've empowered others to rock the style include Helen Mirren, Jamie Lee Curtis and Salma Hayek.
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