In a move that has captivated her followers, supermodel Paulina Porizkova has delivered a masterclass in body positivity by stripping down to her underwear in a candid new Instagram video.
The 60-year-old model, who is newly engaged to TV writer Jeff Greenstein, shared the powerful clip on Wednesday, transforming a simple 'getting ready' moment into a profound lesson on self-acceptance.
A Lesson in Self-Love
In the video, Porizkova casually sheds her robe in her living room, standing confidently in just a bra and panties. She holds a series of poses that reveal her frame from every angle, presenting an unfiltered view of her body.
Accompanying the video, she wrote a heartfelt message to her fans. 'If you're like me, you will also zero in on the shape of my body — and hopefully — think with relief "ah, she's not perfect either,"' she shared.
She encouraged her followers to extend the same compassion to themselves, adding, 'And then you can give yourself a little break and wrap your arms around your imperfect self and give it some love. Because our imperfections are what makes us a perfect original.'
Embracing the Freedom of Aging
This empowering display is part of Porizkova's recent reflections on growing older. As a supermodel who once felt pressured to sell a 'vision of beauty inextricably linked to youth,' she is now championing the freedom that comes with age.
In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she revealed a surprising part of her body she now loves more: her hair. 'I love my gray hair,' she stated, noting that it still 'requires maintenance, believe it or not.' She expressed feeling very good about her hair.
She described aging's greatest gift as the moment 'you finally turn into the person that you were meant to be all along.' While admitting this discovery isn't always happy, she believes that living by the principles that 'other people matter… connections matter, and… love matters' ensures you won't be disappointed in the person you become.
Marking her milestone 60th birthday, she told the outlet she doesn't feel younger, but she does feel sharper. 'Do I feel younger? No. But every year I feel smarter, wiser, and better. So, I guess that makes me 60!'
Cultivating Hope and Living Her Prime
When asked what keeps her feeling youthful, Porizkova laughed at her own answer: 'Hope.' She elaborated on how to cultivate it, saying, 'Gratitude. I sound like an Instagram meme, but unfortunately, it's kind of true.'
She echoed these sentiments last year in an interview with People, stating, 'One of the incredible things about aging is that you care less and less about what other people think.' She declared that she is now living her prime, asserting, 'I am the best that I've ever been... as a fully formed woman at the height of her power, this is it.'
Following her empowering video message, Porizkova casually demonstrated her typical at-home routine, pulling on a sweater and jeans, popping in her contact lenses, and tying her hair into a ponytail.
The model's personal life is also flourishing. In July, she announced her engagement to Jeff Greenstein after more than two years of dating, having first connected on the celebrity dating app Raya. In a heartfelt tribute last November, she celebrated finding love later in life, writing, 'It took me nearly sixty years to find him.'
