Paulina Porizková, a famous former supermodel, became involved in controversy after she shared bikini photos that sparked a dialogue about ageism and societal expectations of beauty. The incident brought to the fore the complex relationship between aging and the fashion industry, challenging conventional notions of beauty and youth.
With a modeling career spanning over four decades, Porizková entered the modeling world at a young age and quickly rose to prominence. Her career has boasted numerous magazine covers, television appearances, film roles, and music video cameos, cementing her status as an iconic figure in fashion.
She has recently developed a reputation for openness and honesty on a variety of topics, including aging, melancholy, and loss. Despite the criticism, she has more than 40 years of experience and is currently 57 years old, fully immersed in the modeling industry. She continues to share photos of herself in a bikini.
“I’m a 57-year-old woman, and it seems in society that once you get to middle age, you kind of lose your license to show up in a bikini too.” PoÅ™Ãzková talks a lot about the criticism she receives for establishing herself as a model at her age. They called her a “desperate grandmother” or “too old to do this”, but she never allowed it and stood up for herself.
Before that, she spent 28 years as the wife of the late frontman of the venerable rock band The Cars, Rico Ocasco. The ex-supermodel was candid about the highs and lows of their marriage. In the months leading up to his death, she said, the two had effectively drifted apart.
In an interview after his death, she said that she “just noticed that we shared less and less and communicated less, and then he kind of stopped wanting me.” “Because I was in my 40s and 50s, I guess I thought maybe he didn’t like me because I was getting older,” she said at the time, voicing her doubts.
Still, she works hard to keep Ocaska’s memory of their good times together. Now she is a passionate advocate for women to age naturally without having to undergo anti-aging surgery. She wishes more women would choose to embrace their aging bodies and their innate beauty. “I want to be the same older woman I’ve always been,” she said.
“My face now, I’m 57, I like that it’s like a really good novel about the history of my life like it’s all written on my face,” she says, repeatedly expressing admiration for her aging appearance. She constantly reminds other older women and even younger women how important it is to accept yourself as you age and how beautiful, and natural it is.
She continued: “We need older people to be cool, I really do, but we need more women to kind of embrace age and keep trumpeting it, let’s see what I’m doing at my age.”
She is beautiful even at this age!
Paulina Porizková, a seasoned model, has faced backlash for sharing bikini photos online, sparking discussions about ageism and beauty standards. Despite the criticism thrown her way, Porizková, with more than four decades of modeling experience, remains a strong supporter of the natural aging process.
Her honesty extends beyond her career; she openly discussed her marriage to the late Ric Ocasek and revealed the struggles they faced as a couple. After his death, PoÅ™Ãzková reflected on the development of their relationship and expressed moments of doubt and possible acceptance.
Having embraced her journey into her late 50s, PoÅ™Ãzková promotes acceptance of aging and advocates for women to celebrate their innate beauty without succumbing to societal pressures for youth-oriented ideals. Her message resonates deeply as she encourages women, young and old, to appreciate the beauty inherent in every stage of life.
In the midst of a youth-focused society, PoÅ™Ãzková stands as a beacon of self-acceptance and empowerment, proudly displaying the stories and wisdom etched into her aging face. Her unwavering attitude towards embracing natural beauty serves as an inspiration, encouraging others to redefine the perception of aging and celebrate the richness of life’s unfolding chapters.