Chaka Khan has been a global icon for decades, and the years have certainly been kind to her, as fans were shocked by her recent ageless appearance.
The 73-year-old featured in a clip on Instagram from her appearance on the podcast, Table Manners with Jessie and Lennie Ware, and she looked incredible as she discussed everything from her phenomenal career to her skincare routine, or lack thereof.
"I've never been cut, never been stitched or snatched. I don't believe in it," she told hosts Jessie and Lennie Ware.
Sharing an insight into her refreshingly simple skincare routine, she revealed: "You gotta grease all that face up before you go to bed. There's some good oils; you can use anything from baby oil to your favorite lotion. Just pop that [expletive] on and go to sleep.
"[Facemasks] help, especially in the wintertime [when] it's so dry," she added.
Asked by Jessie if she is a fan of facial massages, Chaka quipped: "Oh hell no. I don't have time for that. I don't have time for any of that. I got kids, well, the kids are grown, but I got the grandkids and the great grandkids."
© InstagramWhile not everyone agreed on using baby oil on the face like Chaka (it is highly occlusive and could cause breakouts if you have acne-prone skin), fans were all in agreement that she looked incredible and far younger than her 73 years.
© Getty Images"This video must be 30 years old. Ain't no way this woman still look this good," one fan exclaimed. A second said: "This woman is absolutely gorgeous and is most definitely aging backwards."
A third added: "So gorgeous, so youthful, so fabulous Chaka!" A fourth gushed: "What a legend aged like fine wine."
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Chaka, born Yvette Marie Stevens, has been one of the most influential voices in modern music for over five decades, after finding success as the lead singer of the band Rufus, who released their Stevie Wonder-penned debut single, "Tell Me Something Good," when Chaka was just 20.
Rufus enjoyed incredible success and had several smash hits, including "Ain't Nobody," "Once You Get Started," "Sweet Thing," "Do You Love What You Feel," and "You Got the Love."
© RedfernsIn 1978, she launched her solo career with "I'm Every Woman," which was later covered by Whitney Houston, followed by more hits including "Clouds," "What Cha' Gonna Do for Me," "Through the Fire," and "I Feel For You."
"I Feel For You" was originally written and recorded by Prince, but Chaka's rendition propelled her to unprecedented heights, and it became one of the most popular songs of the '80s.
© Getty ImagesChaka's influence and legacy are undeniable; she has won 11 Grammy Awards and been nominated 22 times, three of which were earned as a member of Rufus, and over 100 million units of her music have been sold, streamed, and downloaded worldwide, according to her official website.
"It is lovely to be recognized by your peers, where they think you are doing a good enough job that you deserve a Grammy. It would be nice, however, if that would affect my pay grade," Chaka, who is worth between an estimated $10 million and $30 million, joked.
