Supermodel icon Paulina Porizkova just turned 61, and instead of leaning into nostalgia, she delivered honesty. Marking her birthday on April 9, Porizkova shared a candid video of herself trying on a red-and-white patterned string bikini, followed by a breezy striped sundress.
But it was her message that truly landed. Her reflections cut through decades of glossy perfection and tapped into the fact that body insecurity doesn’t disappear with success, youth, or even global fame.
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At first glance, it’s easy to assume someone at the top of the fashion world would feel untouchable confidence. Porizkova dismantled that idea instantly. “I understand that this might sound crazy to you, but 40 years ago, when I was 21, and I was at the height of my career and my supermodel-dom, that was when I felt the most insecure,” she admitted.
During her early 20s, when she was dominating campaigns and magazine covers, she was quietly battling the same doubts many women experience daily.
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In the video, Porizkova flexes her muscles with intention. “So today, I try on this cute summer bikini and I flex muscles that I work my cellulite-butt off for,” she said, adding that her focus now is to “feel my best in this sixth decade.”
© Paulina PorizkovaShe also injected humor into the moment, noting she wants to look good “in my wedding dress,” referencing her upcoming marriage to Jeff Greenstein.
Social Media, But Make It Real
Porizkova’s captions and hashtags added another layer to her perspective. With lines like “this is 61” and “sexy has no expiration date,” she positioned herself in a cultural space that challenges age norms head-on.
Her playful tag “between JLo and Betty White” cleverly nods to both Jennifer Lopez’s hyper-glam longevity and Betty White’s beloved, timeless charm.
© Paulina PorizkovaThe response was immediate and enthusiastic. Fans flooded the comments with admiration, not just for her appearance, but for her mindset. “You’re blessed with a gorgeous figure and lovely proportions — enjoy such a beautiful body! We won’t have them forever and now’s the time to celebrate,” one fan wrote.
Another added, “Happy Birthday Paulina! You are an inspiration in all the ways!”
© Corbis via Getty ImagesEven industry peers chimed in. Model Amber Valletta commented, “You’re so beautiful,” reinforcing that this moment resonated beyond casual followers.
There’s a cultural shift happening around aging, beauty, and visibility. Women over 50—and increasingly over 60—are refusing to fade quietly into the background. Porizkova’s video lands right in the middle of that movement.
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