Recently, many celebrities have been openly discussing the challenges and joys of aging, with some, like Demi Moore, calling it a positive experience. Tracee Ellis Ross shared bikini photos celebrating her own journey, and the response was overwhelmingly supportive. Padma Lakshmi’s eight-word comment, in particular, stood out as incredibly uplifting.
Tracee Ellis Ross turned 53 this week, on October 29, and she posted a “retrospective” to Instagram that showed her sporting swimsuits throughout her years, including some cute snaps from her childhood. Check them out below:
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It’s amazing how easily the 2025 photos blend in with her older pictures! And those who scrolled through the entire bikini album were in for a fun surprise – a playful dance showcasing the actress’s sense of humor.
Lots of people sent Tracee Ellis Ross birthday wishes in the comments, and I especially loved Padma Lakshmi’s message!
Gurl! You were born to wear very little!!!🥳😍🔥🎂🎈🎉🎊❤️
It’s wonderful to hear such a nice thing, and I completely agree! I admire how confident actress Tracee Ellis Ross is with her body – it’s inspiring to see more women embracing themselves as they thrive in their 50s.
Padma Lakshmi turned 50 in 2020 and marked the occasion by sharing beach photos of herself in a fuchsia bikini. She’s continued to embrace her confidence, appearing in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2023 and recently posing in another vibrant pink swimsuit, proving that age doesn’t define her.
Tracee Ellis Ross is joining a fantastic group of women who are confidently celebrating their birthdays! Jennifer Lopez turned 54 and marked the occasion in lingerie, while Danica Patrick braved a polar plunge in a stylish red swimsuit for her 50th. Sofia Vergara looked stunning in a white bikini as she celebrated her 53rd birthday, and Halle Berry appears to be thriving as she turns 59.
Others who showed up in the Girlfriends star’s comments included:
- Janelle Monae: 😍😍😍Birthday babe !!!! Happy happy !!!!
- Quinta Brunson: Happy birthday Tracee!
- Natasha Lyonne: 52nd! HBD, Queen!♥️♥️
- Deon Cole: Happy birthday hot sauce
- Cardi B: Happy birthday!! ❤️❤️
- Marsai Martin: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA T
Seriously, the support just kept pouring in! I saw messages from so many people I admire – Tika Sumpter, Raheem DeVaughn, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Nathalie Emmanuel, Nia Long, and tons more. Even Andy Cohen chimed in with a fun suggestion for what she should do next!
🔥🔥🔥 happy birthday. Now do Sports Illustrated!
I agree completely, and I think Padma Lakshmi would be thrilled to see Tracee Ellis Ross take on a similar role.
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the birthday girl, you can watch some of her classic TV shows. Girlfriends is available on Netflix, and Black-ish (along with its spin-off series) is streaming on Hulu.
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