A celebrated supermodel confronts ageist shaming head-on with a bold statement, reminding everyone that beauty transcends age and appearances.
At the peak of her career, renowned supermodel Paulina Porizkova was celebrated as one of the world’s most stunning women. Now 57, she recently shared a side-by-side photo of herself in a bikini from the past and present.
Regrettably, an internet troll targeted Porizkova, labeling her “old and ugly.” However, the former supermodel expertly clapped back, affirming her love for her body and appearance, regardless of the online hate from trolls.
The nostalgic photo showcased Porizkova in a revealing bikini, alongside a caption emphasizing how women grow more beautiful with age. Her intention was to confront the widespread “ageist shaming” pervading the internet in 2022.
The captivating image, taken last year during her trip to Costa Rica, captures Porizkova laughing with windswept hair. Alongside the photo, she shared the troll’s comment, which claimed her looks had drastically declined.
The spiteful troll wrote, “You must be in so much pain to keep posting bikini pictures at your age,” continuing to assert that aging and losing attractiveness is more challenging for those who were once beautiful. The troll expressed sympathy for Porizkova’s supposed “fall from grace” and advised her to accept her mortality.
The supermodel, however, refused to be discouraged by the troll’s assertion that a 57-year-old woman should never pose in a bikini, regardless of her appearance, because “old” equates to “ugly.” Porizkova highlighted the double standard, stating, “Older men are distinguished. Older women are ugly.”
Having served as a judge on America’s Next Top Model, Porizkova further addressed her troll and those who equate beauty with mere physical attractiveness, stating that people become more beautiful with age as they gain a deeper understanding of it. She emphasized, “There is no such thing as ugly and old. Only shortsighted and ignorant.”
Porizkova clarified that she didn’t share the post to gain sympathy but to challenge the prevalent sentiment that shames aging. She concluded, “I’m posting this because this is a pervasive sentiment that needs to be done away with. So we can be proud of aging, as we deserve to be!”
Source: AWM