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When it comes to wearing a bikini, what’s age got to do with it?
If Halle Berry, Gabrielle Union and Demi Moore have taught us anything about life, it’s all about having fun — and aging gracefully as you do it.
"As a woman, when you embrace where you are in life, then I think the struggle isn't so hard," Berry once told Harper's Bazaar Australia in 2009 about loving yourself at any age. "If you're 42 and still think you're an ingenue, then you've got a problem."
Nothing says fun like throwing on your cutest swimsuit for a day by the pool or at the beach, and each of these stars — who are over the age of 50 — is inspiring others to do the same.
To prove it's never too late to pull out your best swimwear, check out how these celebrities have done it well after turning 50.
Claudia Schiffer
Iconic '90s supermodel Claudia Schiffer spent her "out of office" hours at the beach in 2022, posting a snap on Instagram of her rocking a Dolce & Gabbana floral-print bikini top and a light-green sarong to match the tropical vibe.
Kelly Bensimon
In 2022, former Real Housewives of New York City star Kelly Killoren Bensimon showed off her toned body in a hot-pink bikini as she took a dip in the ocean.
Jennifer Lopez
Atlas star Jennifer Lopez brought the heat in a sexy black bikini, stilettos and glamorous shades.
"Summer mode: activated. 😎🖤," she captioned the Instagram post on May 31, 2022.
Mary J. Blige
Singer Mary J. Blige celebrated her mom Cora's birthday in 2022 with an Instagram photo of the two posing in coordinating swimsuits: The Power Book II: Ghost actress wore an orange tie-dye bikini and statement gold hoops; Cora donned a vintage-esque red-and-white polka dot number.
"Happy Birthday to this beautiful woman my queen! I love you so much mom!!" Blige captioned the sweet post.
Sonja Morgan
RHONY star Sonja Morgan got in some hot tub time back in 2022, wearing a classic navy blue bikini and pigtails for the relaxing experience.
"Any plans for the weekend?" she asked fans on Instagram.
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu celebrated Mother's Day 2022 at the beach with an Instagram carousel alongside her son, Rockwell Lloyd. She donned several coastal looks for the outing and shared, "Being a mother makes my world so colorful."
Cynthia Bailey
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Cynthia Bailey looked gorgeous in a ruched black swimsuit.
"I guess it's official. We back outside," she captioned the Instagram post on April 16, 2022.
Elizabeth Hurley
A turquoise bikini was actress-model Elizabeth Hurley's choice of swimwear for a day out exploring the ocean in 2022.
"Found these magnificent starfish, alive but stranded, on the beach- they're now happily back at the bottom of the sea ❤️❤️❤️❤️," she wrote on Instagram.
Halle Berry
When it comes to style, the Moonfall star isn't afraid to "walk on the wild side."
In Berry's 2022 Instagram post, the mother of two wore a black bikini paired with a leopard-print cover-up and stiletto sandals.
Christie Brinkley
Supermodel Christie Brinkley had her summer essentials checked off in 2022, which included stylish swimwear. She shared a mirror selfie on Instagram of herself applying a fresh layer of lip gloss while wearing a black bikini, crochet cover-up and straw hat.
Lisa Rinna
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna said farewell to summer on Sept. 4, 2021, in a baby pink bikini and cowboy hat.
Vanessa Williams
Actress-singer Vanessa Williams stunned on Instagram in this ViX Swimwear two-piece in 2021. In the caption, she asked if "bikini shots in our early 50s" are a thing, and the answer is yes, yes they are.
Paulina Porizkova
While relaxing at her friend's luxury villa in the Hermosa Hills in 2021, model Paulina Porizkova donned an extra special beige two-piece.
"This bikini I bought in LA to lounge at the pool of someone special 😉," she wrote on Instagram.
Dorinda Medley
RHONY cast member Dorinda Medley wanted to "stay under the radar" on her last day of vacation so, naturally, she chose a one-piece covered with photos of her face.
"I think the glasses and hat will help. Don't you?" she captioned the post on Instagram in 2021.
Salma Hayek
Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023) actress Salma Hayek encouraged fans to "keep our cool" in a 2021 Instagram post — and she followed her own advice by meditating in the ocean while modeling a plunging black string bikini.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Wednesday actress Catherine Zeta-Jones recalled her Christmas vacation in 2019 with a throwback bikini photo on Instagram.
"Last year in Bermuda I was caught shamelessly kissing Santa Claus in my bikini, 😂 totally bummed that this year he didn't show up. I was ready, masked and waiting. Oh well, maybe next year," she wrote on Instagram on Dec. 25, 2020.
Beverly Johnson
Retrouvé skincare brand ambassador Beverly Johnson used her stop-and-stare 68th birthday swimsuit pic to raise money for her favorite charity in October 2020.
"In honor of my birthday from October 13–14, Retrouvé will donate 20% of each sale at Retrouve.com to City of Hope's Dine-In for Health Justice Campaign to address health disparities in communities of color — an important cause that is close to my heart," the legendary model captioned the Instagram post.
Heather Graham
After a "crazy year," Best. Christmas. Ever! actress Heather Graham was grateful to "zen out" on the beach, sharing a snap on Instagram of her wearing an army green bikini during her 2020 getaway with perfectly tousled waves and wide-frame sunnies.
"Hope everyone is safe and healthy 💕," she added.
Luann de Lesseps
RHONY alum Luann de Lesseps wished her followers on Instagram a "Happy Friday" in 2020. While aboard a boat, the reality star smiled and showed off her black strappy bikini and washboard abs.
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour took in the Costa Rican "sea-nery" as she shared a swimsuit snap on Instagram of her sporting a low-cut white one-piece aboard a yacht in 2020.
Brooke Shields
Clad in a navy blue bikini, iconic actress-model Brooke Shields explored "another blue lagoon" during her winter getaway to Puerto Rico in 2019, referencing her 1980 shipwreck drama of the same name in her Instagram caption.
Tamra Judge
After Tamra Judge's Real Housewives of Orange County costars age-shamed her, the Bravo star clapped back on Instagram with a mirror selfie showing that age is just a number.
"Cheers to being 'old & geriatric,' " she sarcastically captioned the since-deleted bikini shot along with the hashtags "age [shaming]," "52," "grandma," "4kids," "fit mom," "my hips work" and "fit old lady."
Teri Hatcher
In honor of her 55th birthday in 2019, Desperate Housewives actress Teri Hatcher shared a photo of herself after an eight-week, high-intensity training course.
"This is my truth and being in this 55 year old body actually feels liberating," she captioned the Instagram post. "Here's the thing. I've finally figured out how to be comfortable in my own skin. Maybe not every day but a lot of them."
Cat Cora
"I always make time for my workout — I schedule them just like my meetings," celebrity chef Cat Cora captioned her bikini-clad photo on Instagram while on a work trip in 2019.
Yolanda Hadid
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid looked like she was shooting her own swimsuit ad as she gleefully splashed around the shoreline with her adorable dog while showing off her toned figure in a yellow bikini.
"Playdate with my new puppy nephew 'Snow' today at the North Sea," she captioned the 2019 Instagram post.
Elle Macpherson
During her trip to Thailand in 2019, supermodel Elle Macpherson shared some picturesque photos of her beautiful surroundings on Instagram while wearing a bright blue bikini.
"Nothing beats time with nature," she wrote in the post.
Ramona Singer
In 2018, RHONY alum Ramona Singer wished all her Instagram fans a "fabulous Friday" by posing in a plunging one-piece swimsuit on a paddleboard.
Courteney Cox
Friends star Courteney Cox showed off her figure on the beaches of St. Barts in 2017.
Sheryl Crow
Singer Sheryl Crow was ready to "Soak Up the Sun" in 2012 in this triangle-print string bikini.
Heather Locklear
Former Melrose Place star Heather Locklear proved those bikini-ready genes run in the family with this cute poolside photo with her mom, Diane.
Sharon Stone
Basic Instinct actress Sharon Stone soaked up a little sun in this baby blue two-piece.
Goldie Hawn
Actress Goldie Hawn enjoyed a dip in Maui, Hawaii, while shooting Snatched in 2016.
Janice Dickinson
In 2017, supermodel Janice Dickinson celebrated July 4 in the most American way possible: seaside in a white bikini serving a whole lot of body.
Bethenny Frankel
In 2022, Bethenny Swimwear founder Bethenny Frankel got candid about her body confidence on Instagram with a poolside photo of herself wearing a blue bikini and straw hat.
"I choose balance and happiness & doing the best that I can," she captioned the post.
Tracee Ellis Ross
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Tracee Ellis Ross said "hello" to summer 2024 with a "solo vacay" at the pool. As seen in a series of snaps posted on Instagram, the Pattern Beauty founder wore a black bikini and several colorful swimsuits for the occasion, including a sunny yellow floral-patterned two-piece.
Gwyneth Paltrow
To close out 2021, Gwyneth Paltrow donned coordinating bikinis with her daughter, Apple Martin, while relaxing on a boat. The mother of two rocked a cute black swimsuit with a triangle top and matching bottoms.
"Wrapped up 2022 with a lot of ❤️ and a little bit of 🌊," the Shakespeare in Love actress captioned a carousel on Instagram.
Gabrielle Union
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The Perfect Find star made the most of her 2023 summer getaway with her husband, Dwyane Wade, and their daughter Kaavia James, by modeling several swimwear looks.
"Ride the wave 🌊🇫🇷 #WadeWorldTour2023," Union captioned the carousel on Instagram, which showed Union flaunting her summer bod in a teeny-tiny, fluorescent-looking bikini thong, as well as a bright red swim-ready outfit on a yacht.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston's summer vacation style was on full display in 2022 during the Friends alum's getaway with her longtime friend and former costar Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka.
"Take us back 🙏🏼," the Morning Show star — wearing a fashionable straw sun hat and a black triangle top bikini with red bottoms — captioned a carousel of moments from their beachside excursion on Instagram.
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