Side-By-Side Pics Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Face Prove She's Aging Like Fine Wine
In the aftermath of the November 2024 U.S. presidential elections, very few emergent Democratic leaders have managed to cut through the white noise of executive orders, immigration enforcement, and tariffs. Although Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (typically referred to as AOC) has represented New York's 14th congressional district since 2019, her impact has transcended far beyond the confines of her state. As the youngest woman (and youngest Latina woman) ever sworn into Congress, it was clear that her cutthroat policies and outspoken demeanor at committee meetings spoke to emerging generations of voters. Feuding with the likes of Marjorie Taylor Greene and other MAGA loyalists, AOC set herself apart in more ways than just policy.
A throwback pic posted by the media outlet Mitu featured the congresswoman's graduation photo from Boston University in 2011, highlighting AOC's stunning (but natural) transformation over the years. The truth about her beauty routine is that she's always worked with what was already there, evident by her signature bold brows, big smile, defined cheekbones, and hooded eyelids prominent in both photos. While some up-close photos have put her makeup mistakes on blast, they couldn't light a candle to the Mar-A-Lago face or Republican makeup disasters her opponents have been sporting.
Could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez be the new face of the Democratic Party?
The electoral failures of Hillary Clinton and Harris have fueled the claim that America might not be ready for its first female president, but could Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez prove to be an exception?
AOC's first venture into politics was during the 2016 elections, acting as a volunteer organizer in the South Bronx for Senator Bernie Sanders' presidential run. Her relationship with Sanders has only evolved further, as the pair traveled the country together throughout 2025 on their "Fight the Oligarchy" tour. After Sander's loss to Clinton as the Democratic nominee, many "Bernie Bros" turned to Donald Trump due to their (perceived) overlap in anti-establishment and populist viewpoints.
Would AOC's glimmering endorsement from Sanders act as a bridge to bring some of these formerly-progressive voters back to the Democrats? It's hard to say, as the current political climate surrounding a Hispanic, female presidential nominee might be seen as too risky. However, Trump rival, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, proved that even Trump's home-turf is eager for change. With AOC's laser-focus on issues regarding the widespread affordability crisis, maybe her fresh face could be the one Democrats need to adopt.