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Daniel Bird

Jocelyn Wildenstein unrecognisable in throwback photo as she slams plastic surgery rumours

Jocelyn Wildenstein has dismissed speculation she's gone under the knife to change her image as she lashed out at those who speculate over her appearance.

The art dealer who is often dubbed Catwoman due to her changing face has reportedly spent millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery although she often disputes these claims.

She has previously stated that her famous appearance is due to her Swiss heritage and has now added further fuel to the fire as she shot down all speculation.

Jocelyn, 82, is known for using filters on her social media snaps and has now shared two of what appear to be unedited pictures from her younger years to back up her claims.

Jocelyn Wildenstein has denied claims she's had cosmetic surgery (Pichichipixx / SplashNews.com)
The Swiss socialite has always shut down speculation (Getty Images)

In view of her 1.1 million Instagram followers, Jocelyn posted a picture of her practising ballet with a more natural look alongside the caption: "#tbt that's me #jocelynwildenstein at ballet classes in Switzerland at 15 years old - so maybe you should stop speculating on my image.

"Stop photoshopping my images because you are all wrong.

"Stop posting fake images of me. You will be able to watch the true image of me very soon on screen."

Speaking in 2018, Jocelyn responded to surgery claims during a chat with DailyMailTV, saying: "No, especially when we look back at my pictures - I think of course I am maybe more beautiful [back then].

Jocelyn shared a throwback snap with her online followers (jocelynewildenstein / Instagram)
Jocelyn says she looked "more beautiful" during her younger years (Getty Images)

"When we are young there's a certain freshness we lose with the years. But you still find the same eyes, the same high cheeks, or the same nose, I think I was more pretty."

Last month, Jocelyn delighted her millions of fans as she showcased a new look online and looked younger than ever as she drove around New York.

After sharing a snap to her Instagram page, one follower wrote: "To be completely honest you've never looked as amazing as now wow good for you."

The socialite cites her Swiss heritage for her famous looks (NY Daily News via Getty Images)

Another penned: "Wow you look absolutely gorgeous. You look amazing."

In the past, she claimed that she had often been confused for French actress Brigitte Bardot while out and about.

During a rare television interview, Jocelyn confessed: "It's wild, usually when we go to restaurants or some French places, they go, 'Hi, Brigitte.' And I'm like, 'Actually you do, you do look like Brigitte Bardot.

"And I don't understand the whole press and the Catwoman thing because Jocelyn always looked like that."

She added: "She never really did anything to change her face. I have pictures from 16 years old where she looks exactly the same as today."

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