Angela D. Coleman, Ìbíyínká Oladojá Oyèwọlá, is a nonprofit executive, social entrepreneur, and scholar-practitioner dedicated to transforming communities through innovation, systems-level thinking, and equity-centered solutions.
When you look at these beautiful and successful women, it makes us question what 50 looks like for us as women. These women are just a few examples of how fierce being 50 years old can be!
Can you guess their ages if you saw them for the very first time? How do you think you will look when you turn 50?
Experience and wisdom
If you ask what 50 looks like, I would say wisdom. These women have lived for at least half of a century, so they are experienced and wise. While they are celebrities and have vast resources at their disposal, they are just a few examples of real women who seem to defy their age. Our multi-generational sisterhood is fierce and fabulous!
What 50 looks like is so much more…
Of course, we are so much more than our age! What do Halle Berry, Lucy Liu, Jennifer Lopez, and Angela Bassett all have in common? They are all women who defy stereotypes and labels every day to be:
Amazing
Fearless
Hardworking
Confident
Smart
Sexy
Successful
What to do
As we evolve, there is no substitute for a sense of self-worth, a positive outlook, taking care of yourself, and being happy. We can all age so gracefully.
Halle Berry, 53
Photo credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for CDGA
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