Helen Hunt, 60, recently shared a barefaced selfie on Instagram, holding the book “Twister,” sparking mixed reactions from her 500k followers. Some praised her appearance, while others criticized her, accusing her of plastic surgery. One follower commented, “Helen, you look very cool,” while another questioned, “What happened to her face?”

The veteran actress, divorced and a mother to 19-year-old Makena, spoke about motherhood in a 2008 interview, expressing her love for being a mom. Despite her past marriage to Hank Azaria and a long-term relationship with Matthew Carnahan, Helen is now reportedly in a low-key relationship with photographer Steven Tepper. Sources reveal that Helen and Steven have been dating for over a year, keeping their relationship private. Helen’s daughter, Makena, approves of Steven, and they spent Thanksgiving together.

Helen’s happiness with Steven is a priority, even though she and Matthew, Makena’s father, don’t always get along. Sources describe Steven as a “super private” and “regular guy.” Helen remains tight-lipped about their relationship, wanting to avoid the celebrity spotlight for Steven. Despite the privacy, the couple is reported to be going strong, with Makena liking Steven and bringing happiness to Helen’s life.