Barry Manilow is one of the few celebrities who has openly admitted to having cosmetic work done.
During a May 2026 interview with the Los Angeles Times, the legendary singer was asked whether he had undergone any procedures to maintain his youthful appearance.
At first, Manilow insisted, “I don’t get Botox or anything,” before acknowledging that he had undergone a facelift years ago.
“There was one time when we lived in L.A. that I did do a facelift,” he said. “But after that, it’s just been a little here, a little there.”
The Grammy-winning performer also drew a distinction between major cosmetic procedures and smaller touch-ups.
“‘Work’ is like a facelift, and I only had one of those,” he explained. “The rest of it — I see something falling down, sure, I’ll do that. I’m as vain as anybody else.”
Manilow's comments came while discussing his health journey after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024. The singer underwent treatment, including surgery that removed part of his left lung, and later revealed that he was cancer-free.
Reflecting on the experience, Manilow admitted it changed his outlook on life. “It really did stop me in my tracks,” he said. “Have I done what I wanted to do, and have I made people happy? ... The answers are yes.”
During a May 2026 interview with the Los Angeles Times, the legendary singer was asked whether he had undergone any procedures to maintain his youthful appearance.
At first, Manilow insisted, “I don’t get Botox or anything,” before acknowledging that he had undergone a facelift years ago.
“There was one time when we lived in L.A. that I did do a facelift,” he said. “But after that, it’s just been a little here, a little there.”
The Grammy-winning performer also drew a distinction between major cosmetic procedures and smaller touch-ups.
“‘Work’ is like a facelift, and I only had one of those,” he explained. “The rest of it — I see something falling down, sure, I’ll do that. I’m as vain as anybody else.”
Manilow's comments came while discussing his health journey after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2024. The singer underwent treatment, including surgery that removed part of his left lung, and later revealed that he was cancer-free.
Reflecting on the experience, Manilow admitted it changed his outlook on life. “It really did stop me in my tracks,” he said. “Have I done what I wanted to do, and have I made people happy? ... The answers are yes.”