Celebs show off 50-plus bikini bodies, prove they’ve still got it

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The saying used to be that 50 is the new 40, implying that the older age was looking a decade younger compared to previous generations.

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Then it became more about embracing your age.

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Now? Just forget about it. Famous women over 50 are showing off their fabulousness and shrugging off anyone who judges them or calls them inappropriate.

“Women in their 50s and up are becoming much more inclined to celebrate their beauty publicly than they were willing to, even when compared to five years ago,” plastic surgeon Dr. Jerry Chidester told the Toronto Sun.

He explained that there’s a “changing public attitude towards cosmetic procedures” and with that comes “less overall stigmatization.”

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Chidester touts less invasive procedures as one of the reasons women are feeling more comfortable and confident at getting cosmetic enhancements.

“I see fewer women trying to look 20 years younger and more women seeking to cosmetically complement their natural beauty.”

That freedom has “allowed women to be more open about their journey and subsequently share it publicly online. They embrace a body positivity culture and self-empowerment mindset.

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“As authenticity is becoming more valued on social media, women are taking control of the narrative and sharing their experiences.”

While we don’t know who has gone under the knife, does it even matter? Because with bodies like these, who cares?

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SALMA HAYEK

When the actress reached 25 million followers on Instagram, she was grateful – and showed her appreciation by sharing a video of her bikini workout “seeing as you all like my bikini pictures the most,” she explained.

And because the Magic Mike’s Last Dance star, 56, is a giver, she also posted a rockin’ shot on National Bikini Day and made sure to clarify that it was a recent shot, #notathrowback.

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HEIDI KLUM

A quick perusal of the America’s Got Talent judge’s Instagram account shows more photos of the 50-year-old model in swimwear than not.

We’re sure her followers are OK with that.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

Don’t be fooled by the rock-hard abs that she’s got, she’s still Jenny from the block.

Whether she’s slaying in a modest one-piece or sexy lingerie, the 54-year-old actress and singer is aging backward. What fountain of youth is she drinking from?

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ELIZABETH HURLEY

Similar to Klum’s Instagram account, Hurley’s is also packed with bikini shots because with a body like the 58-year-old’s, why bother putting actual clothes on?

Though it’s not just about showing her skin; in one shot, the Austin Powers actress and owner of her own swimwear line was “getting a boost of vitamin D in the very early morning, before the sun really puts its hat on.” See — health before beauty!

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GABRIELLE UNION

Earlier this summer, the Bring It On star fired back at trolls who told her she was too old to wear thong swimwear.

During an interview with the Who What Wear with Hilary Kerr podcast, Union shared her thoughts about aging in Hollywood.

“You’re gonna see these cheeks until my a– literally falls off and I might just wear a bikini in the casket.”

If you’ve got it like Union, 50, flaunt it – even when you’re six feet under. Sun’s out, buns out!

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